What does the cryptic crossword clue "Praise from partner once was effective, mostly (5)" mean?

The definition is "Praise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="partner once") + TOL (synonym="TOL") = EXTOL; definition: "Praise" The answer is EXTOL.

Praise from partner once was effective, mostly (5)

Times Cryptic #28664 | 11 Across | 2023-07-25 flower

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