Direct lover seeking embraces (7)

I believe the answer is:

oversee

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

'lover seeking embraces' is the wordplay.
'embraces' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (I've seen 'embraced' mean this).
'OVERSEE' is hidden within 'lover seeking'.

(Other definitions for oversee that I've seen before include "Act as tutor" , "Supervise, keep an eye on" , "take charge" , "As supervisor does" , "Administer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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