What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put up hotel on river (5)" mean?

The definition is "Put up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="hotel") + OUSE (synonym="river") = HOUSE; definition: "Put up" The answer is HOUSE.

Put up hotel on river (5)

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