Really dig (8)
(Other definitions for excavate that I've seen before include "With spade" , "Unearth" , "Quarry" , "Dig out material from the ground" , "mine" .)
'really dig' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for adore that I've seen before include "Treasure" , "Very much like" , "Love (someone) deeply" , "Cherish" , "Love, worship" .)