What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pick up figure in lift (7)" mean?

The definition is "lift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAR (synonym of "Pick up") + TEN (synonym of "figure"); definition: "lift" The answer is Hearten.

Pick up figure in lift (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3121 | 27 Across | 2021-08-15 flower

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