What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gifted teacher dined with daughter (7)" mean?

The definition is "Gifted". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DON (synonym="teacher") + ATE (synonym="dined") + D (abbreviation="daughter") = DONATED; definition: "Gifted" The answer is DONATED.

Gifted teacher dined with daughter (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16346 | 27 Across | 2020-06-26 flower

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