Loves to bits (6)
I believe the answer is:
adores
'loves to bits' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for adores that I've seen before include "Worships as divine" , "Worships, venerates" , "Loves intensely" , "Soared (anag.)" , "Loves deeply, worships" .)