have feelings for

phrase

: to feel love or affection for (someone)
Even though they're divorced, it's obvious that they still have (tender) feelings for each other.

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“Have feelings for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20feelings%20for. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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