Embraced (6)
'embraced' is the definition.
('hug' can be a synonym of 'embrace')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hugged that I've seen before include "Embraced warmly" , "Clasped closely in the arms" .)
'embraced' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Gripped" , "Grasped, carried" , "Detained" , "Clasped" , "Retained; grasped" .)
'embraced' is the definition.
(both can mean supported or accepted)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for espoused that I've seen before include "embraced" , "Gave one's support to" , "Advocated" , "Adopted, as of a cause" , "Championed or took up cause" .)