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holds a candle for

holds a candle for is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold a candle for.

Meaning of hold a candle for

Verb

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

  1. To feel romantic attraction for.
    • Despite Dawson now having the starring role, she still held a candle for her celebrity crush.2014, Rachael Johns, Tease Me, Cowboy

Questions about holds a candle for

What is holds a candle for the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds a candle for is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold a candle for.

Words near holds a candle for in the dictionary

  1. Holdrens
  2. Holdridge
  3. Holdridges
  4. holds
  5. holds a candle
  6. holds a candle for
  7. holds a grudge
  8. holds a gun to someone's head
  9. holds a light
  10. holds a mirror to
  11. holds a mirror up to

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