What does the cryptic crossword clue "Celebrate youngster embracing university (4)" mean?

The definition is "Celebrate". The wordplay uses charade, container. LAD (synonym of "youngster") + U (synonym of "university") [container: "embracing"]; definition: "Celebrate" The answer is LAUD.

Celebrate youngster embracing university (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29215 | 27 Across | 2023-10-31 flower

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