hold a torch for

Alternative form of carry a torch for.

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Meanings

verbhold a torch for (third-person singular simple present holds a torch for, present participle holding a torch for, simple past and past participle held a torch for)

present singular third person holds a torch for · participle present holding a torch for · participle past held a torch for · past held a torch for

  1. alternativeAlternative form of carry a torch for.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Chicago

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