The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DONATED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DONATED
- Contributed nothing new in old-fashioned surroundings
- Saw nurses at work — so gifted!
- Gave to charity, old-fashioned, welcoming cricket side
- Given old hat on entering
- Presented article penned by two men
- Gifted adolescenttrailing sweetheart
- Old-fashioned hugs about to be given
- Gave party and exhausted the bubbly
- Gave ‘old-fashioned’ to describe Old Norse
- Adored absorbing Neruda; extremely gifted
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The straight part
We know that "Given" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given = donated.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DONATED mean?
DONATED verb- To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.
- Having been given freely rather than purchased.