Father contributing towards iPad reluctantly (5)

I believe the answer is:

padre

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'father' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'contributing towards ipad reluctantly' is the wordplay.
'PADRE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for padre that I've seen before include "Cleric" , "Man of god - drape (anag)" , "Minister" , "Army serviceman?" , "Father" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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