Inspire great respect (7)

I believe the answer is:

impress

(Other definitions for impress that I've seen before include "gain effect" , "Stamp, emboss" , "Make mark on or earn admiration" , "Bowl over" , "Create an effect in the mind of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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