Take eagerly (5)

I believe the answer is:

grasp

(Other definitions for grasp that I've seen before include "Seize firmly - or understand (5)" , "Clutch" , "Take hold of firmly" , "Firmly grip" , "Seize, hold firmly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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