Praise a sort of latex (5)
I believe the answer is:
exalt
'praise' is the definition.
(I know that exalt is a more specific form of praise)
'a sort of latex' is the wordplay.
'a sort of' is an anagram indicator.
'latex' anagrammed gives 'EXALT'.
(Other definitions for exalt that I've seen before include "Praise, glorify, or honour" , "Honour - raise up" , "Extol" , "put on a pedestal" , "Raise high, glorify" .)