Provide, as with an ability (5)

I believe the answer is:

endue

(Other definitions for endue that I've seen before include "Make investment" , "Invest (something) with a quality or ability" , "Endow or crown with" , "Clothe" , "Endow (with a quality)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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