Lift malfunctioning in late eve (7)

I believe the answer is:

elevate

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'lift' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'malfunctioning in late eve' is the wordplay.
'late eve' anagrams to 'ELEVATE'.
However, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for elevate that I've seen before include "Put on a pedestal" , "Hoist" , "Raise or lift" , "Uplift" , "Raise high or promote" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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