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Bring up acclaim when powerless (5)

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raise

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'bring up' is the definition.
(as in bringing up children)

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(Other definitions for raise that I've seen before include "Bring up, rear" , "climb" , "cairn" , "Lift; (to) levy (money)" , "Care for during childhood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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