What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious figure's friend had converted (6)" mean?

The definition is "Religious figure's". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HAD ("had") [anagram: "converted"] + BUD (synonym of "friend") = BUDDHA; definition: "Religious figure's" The answer is BUDDHA.

Religious figure's friend had converted (6)

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