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Gave encores naturally (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

echoed

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'gave' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for echoed that I've seen before include "Resounded" , "said nothing original" , "Repeated a sound" , "Rang" , "copied" .)

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