Crossword Genius

Commend quiet lift (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

praise

'commend' is the definition.
(I know this)

'quiet lift' is the wordplay.
'quiet' becomes 'p' (music symbol for 'piano', ie soft or quiet).
'lift' becomes 'raise' (synonyms).
'p'+'raise'='PRAISE'

(Other definitions for praise that I've seen before include "Speak highly of" , "Extol, glorify" , "Applaud, commend" , "Aspire (anag)" , "Cry 'hallelujah'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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