What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop perhaps about to dip into church collection (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bishop". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RE (synonym="RE") in PLATE (synonym="PLATE") = PRELATE; definition: "Bishop perhaps" The answer is PRELATE.

Bishop perhaps about to dip into church collection (7)

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