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Uplift, on the quiet, with encouraging words (6)

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I believe the answer is:

praise

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'encouraging words' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'uplift on the quiet' is the wordplay.
'uplift' becomes 'raise' (I've seen this in another clue).
'on' says to put letters next to each other.
'the quiet' becomes 'p' (music symbol for 'piano', ie soft or quiet).
'raise' put after 'p' is 'PRAISE'.

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for praise that I've seen before include "Eulogise" , "plaudit" , "Extol, glorify" , "flatter" , "Cry 'hallelujah'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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