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hold a torch for

hold a torch for is the alternative form of carry a torch for.

Forms of hold a torch for

third-person singular presentholds a torch for
present participleholding a torch for
past participleheld a torch for
pastheld a torch for

Questions about hold a torch for

What is hold a torch for the alternative form of?
Hold a torch for is the alternative form of carry a torch for.

Words near hold a torch for in the dictionary

  1. hold a grudge
  2. hold a gun to someone's head
  3. hold a light
  4. hold a mirror to
  5. hold a mirror up to
  6. hold a torch for
  7. hold against
  8. hold all of the aces
  9. hold all of the cards
  10. hold all the aces
  11. hold all the cards

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