Admire sceptre that's fake (7)

I believe the answer is:

respect

'admire' is the definition.
(admire can mean to respect)

'sceptre that's fake' is the wordplay.
'that's fake' indicates an anagram.
'sceptre' with letters rearranged gives 'RESPECT'.

(Other definitions for respect that I've seen before include "Appreciation" , "Point" , "Refuse to offend" , "Admiration felt for another's good qualities" , "Have high regard for sceptre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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