Espouse (5)

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adopt

'espouse' is the definition.
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This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for adopt that I've seen before include "Start to wear" , "Accept as one's own" , "Choose as one's own" , "Take up, follow" , "Foster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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