Be aware policy expert will take different direction (4)

I believe the answer is:

know

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'be aware' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for know that I've seen before include "Understand" , "Be familiar with" , "Realise" , "Recognize" , "Ken" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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