to yearn for; to long for; to miss; to love dearly; to adore
遠く離れた家族を慕って、彼女はよく手紙を書く。
She often writes letters because she longs for her family who live far away.
子どもは亡き母を慕い続けている。
The child continues to yearn for his deceased mother.
彼は先生を深く慕っており、いつも相談に行く。
He admires his teacher deeply and always goes to consult with them.
to follow someone (physically or in the sense of accompanying because of affection)
子どもが母親に慕って後をついて行った。
The child followed after his mother out of affection.
彼はリーダーを慕って、いつも集団の先頭に立つ。
He follows the leader and is always at the front of the group.
to idolize someone for their virtue, learning, status, etc.; to admire and revere
多くの若者がその教授を慕い、研究室に集まった。
Many young people admired the professor and gathered in his laboratory.
彼は英雄を慕って、その生き方を模範にした。
He idolized the hero and adopted his way of life as a model.