With a nod we provide money (5)

I believe the answer is:

endow

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'provide money' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for endow that I've seen before include "Provide (with financial support, qualities etc)" , "Enrich with a gift or faculty" , "Provide with a source of income" , "Attribute abilities to" , "Give permanent income to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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