What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delight receiving green car for promotion (9)" mean?

The definition is "promotion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EV (synonym="Electric Vehicle, green car") in ELATION (synonym="ELATION") = ELEVATION; definition: "promotion" The answer is ELEVATION.

Delight receiving green car for promotion (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29644 | 6 Down | 2025-03-17 flower

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