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Mean about gift (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

represent

'mean' is the definition.
(representing is a kind of meaning)

'about gift' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'gift' becomes 'present' (synonyms).
're'+'present'='REPRESENT'

(Other definitions for represent that I've seen before include "Stand for or symbolise" , "Explain" , "declare" , "Mean" , "Act for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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