LOST ONE'S HEART (TO) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

lost one's heart (to)

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past tense of lose one's heart (to)

as in loved

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for I was a salesman before I lost my heart to woodworking.

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fell for

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Many of the couples on this list began dating after their characters fell for each other on screen.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
In real life, Cooke fell for HOTD costar Davis, who portrayed a knight named Leon Estermont.

— Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

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