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What does "lovers" mean in this case?

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Rebecca

"Lovers" in this scenario means possible suitors; men that Psyche could date and/or marry. Usually, "lovers" means two people who are already intimate with one another, but since the word "possible" is before it, it shows that Psyche is not dating or with any of these men. Ex: She has had many lovers throughout her life. Ex: The young lovers went to the movies for a date-night.

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