What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor paid her to be a symbol of love (9)" mean?

The definition is "a symbol of love". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAIDHERTO ("paid her to") [anagram: "Doctor"] = APHRODITE; definition: "a symbol of love" The answer is APHRODITE.

Doctor paid her to be a symbol of love (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28902 | 14 Across | 2022-10-31 flower

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