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.
(both can mean supported or accepted)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for espoused that I've seen before include "Gave one's support to" , "Adopted, as of a cause" , "Advocated" , "Championed or took up cause" , "embraced" .)