Definitions

carry the torch

VERB

suffer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept bleed encounter experience feel go through have hurt know receive see support sustain take undergo

STRONG

abide acquiesce admit allow bear bow brave brook concede countenance indulge let license sanction stand stomach submit swallow sweat tolerate yield

WEAK

bear with live with put up with sit and take it take it wait out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain avoid disallow discontinue give let go misunderstand neglect offer refuse reject stop surrender

STRONG

deny disagree disapprove dispute dissent dodge expel fight forbid hide hold keep oppose prevent prohibit protest resist shun veto withhold

WEAK

aid alleviate assist comfort help relieve

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carry the torch

"One day, a single piece of glass might carry the torch of human culture and knowledge across millennia."

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

She, like other members of the band, is pleased to see new acts like fellow L.A.-based all-female rockers the Linda Lindas carry the torch, and hopes that others arise to keep rock ‘n’ roll alive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025

Many times, these businesses are family-run operations, but maybe the next generation doesn’t want to carry the torch.

From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2025

Meanwhile, following Emma Hayes' departure at the conclusion of the last campaign, WSL champions Chelsea will be hoping that new manager Sonia Bompastor can carry the torch forward.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

Francie was impressed and vowed in her heart that she’d help carry the torch like he said.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

carry the torch

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