Loves a lot (6)
I believe the answer is:
adores
'loves a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for adores that I've seen before include "Worships, venerates" , "Loves a lot" , "Idolises" , "Loves intensely" , "Worships as divine" .)