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carried a torch (for)
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or carried the torch (for)
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to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
- She still carries a torch for her husband after over 30 years of marriage.
Synonyms for carried a torch (for)
- adored,
- cherished,
- loved,
- worshipped
- (also worshiped)
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