hold a candle for
English
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)
- To feel romantic attraction for.
- 2014, Rachael Johns, Tease Me, Cowboy
- Despite Dawson now having the starring role, she still held a candle for her celebrity crush.
- 2014, Rachael Johns, Tease Me, Cowboy
Synonyms
- hold a torch for
Related terms
- hold a candle