Held up. Somehow repaid us (8)

I believe the answer is:

upraised

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'held up' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'somehow repaid us' is the wordplay.
'somehow' indicates an anagram.
'repaid'+'us'='repaidus'
'repaidus' with letters rearranged gives 'UPRAISED'.

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(Other definitions for upraised that I've seen before include "Given higher position" , "given a boost" , "Elevated" , "Exalted" , "Lifted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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