What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emphatically spoil pet maybe with love (7)" mean?

The definition is "Emphatically". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAR (synonym of "spoil") + CAT (synonym of "pet") + O (synonym of "love"); definition: "Emphatically" The answer is MARCATO.

Emphatically spoil pet maybe with love (7)

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