Courageous lover gives heart away (6)

I believe the answer is:

daring

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'courageous' is the definition.
(daring can mean adventurous or courageous)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for daring that I've seen before include "Challenging or defying" , "Take (control)" , "Audacious - bravery" , "A grind (anag.)" , "'Adventurous, brave (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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