What does the cryptic crossword clue "Consider others, concealing muscle (7)" mean?

The definition is "Consider". The wordplay uses charade, container. REST (synonym of "others,") + PEC (synonym of "muscle") [container: "concealing"]; definition: "Consider" The answer is RESPECT.

Consider others, concealing muscle (7)

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