Adopt, embrace (7)

I believe the answer is:

espouse

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'adopt' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'embrace' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for espouse that I've seen before include "Take in marriage" , "Marry -- take on as a cause" , "Follow and promote a cause" , "Adopt - give support to" , "Embrace" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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