What does the cryptic crossword clue "Honourable dignitary's after power lift (12)" mean?

The definition is "Honourable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym of "power") + RAISE (synonym of "lift") + WORTHY (synonym of "dignitary's"); definition: "Honourable" The answer is PRAISEWORTHY.

Honourable dignitary's after power lift (12)

Guardian Cryptic #28963 | 18 Across | 2023-01-10 flower

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