The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UPRAISE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result UPRAISE
- Give a lift to solver texting kind words
- Universal acclaim for lift
- Give a lift to employment, packing pair in somehow
- Universal acclaim for increase
- Maintaining quiet air as river rises, take advantage of lift
- Lift adulation supporting United
- Exalt with high-class acclaim
- Snubbing knight, do the opposite of commending place in high position
- Lift needed from Piraeus when travelling around
- Lift United with adulation
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The straight part
We know that "lift" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lift = upraise.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UPRAISE mean?
UPRAISE verb- To raise something up; to elevate.
- To move something upright; to erect.