The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EMBRACE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result EMBRACE
- Putting me up, couple give affectionate greeting
- Eagerly accept doctor secured by Eastern people
- Host briefly grabbing supporter in this?
- Head-over-heels, me and a couple hug
- Hug half of them, along with a further couple
- Accept support after not-so-brief space
- A cuddle? Flipping Everyman wants two!
- Receive honour after cycling speed trial
- Adopt host shortly retaining support
- Paul coming backwards, couple come together
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The straight part
We know that "Adopt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case adopt = embrace.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 EMBRACE mean?
EMBRACE noun- An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
- An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
- Full acceptance (of something).
- An act of enfolding or including.
- To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
- To submit to; to undergo.
- To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
- To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
- To fasten on, as armour.
- To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
- To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.