How tormentedly I dream of love (6)

I believe the answer is:

admire

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'love' is the definition.
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'how tormentedly i dream' is the wordplay.
'i dream' anagrams to 'ADMIRE'.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for admire that I've seen before include "Have high regard for, think well of" , "Hold in high regard" , "Regard approvingly" , "'Esteem, appreciate (6)'" , "Fall for" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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