What does the cryptic crossword clue "Providing with gift, due after death (8)" mean?

The definition is "Providing with gift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym of "death") + OWING (synonym of "due"); definition: "Providing with gift," The answer is ENDOWING.

Providing with gift, due after death (8)

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