What does the cryptic crossword clue "I'm not obliged but try to leave the cost generally (7)" mean?

The definition is "means ungrateful". The wordplay uses a deletion. ING (synonym="ING") + RATE (synonym="=the cost, generally; “try (=go, attempt") = INGRATE; definition: "means ungrateful" The answer is INGRATE.

I'm not obliged but try to leave the cost generally (7)

Independent Cryptic #11706 | 24 Across | 2024-04-17 flower

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