Cryptic crossword clue
Abroad, gents said to adopt English names 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DESIGNATES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "names" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case names = designates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DESIGNATES mean?

DESIGNATES verb
  1. To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
  2. To call by a distinctive title; to name.
  3. To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

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