Synonyms of carries a torch (for)

carries a torch (for)

phrase

variants or carries the torch (for)

present tense third-person singular of carry a torch (for)

as in loves

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

She still carries a torch for her husband after over 30 years of marriage.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loves
• falls for
• loses one's heart (to)
• adores
• worships
• cherishes
• delights (in)
• dotes (on)
• adulates
• idolizes
• idealizes
• venerates
• canonizes
• reverences
• reveres
• deifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• abhors
• despises
• detests
• loathes
• disapproves (of)
• antagonizes
• execrates
• displeases
• abominates
• dislikes
• turns off
• revolts
• disfavors
• repels
• sickens
• disgusts
• repulses
• nauseates