godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
approach adoringly; draw near with affection
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned; implies moving closer to someone out of deep admiration, longing, or love. Rare in everyday speech.
彼女は憧れの人に慕い寄った。
She drew near to the person she adored.
子犬が飼い主に慕い寄る姿
The sight of a puppy approaching its owner adoringly is heartwarming.