What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ultimately invisible, brainbox went to school for praise (5)" mean?

The definition is "praise". The wordplay uses acrostic. last letters of "invisible, brainbox went to school" = EXTOL; definition: "praise" The answer is Extol.

Ultimately invisible, brainbox went to school for praise (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3152 | 14 Across | 2022-03-20 flower

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