What does the cryptic crossword clue "End of asparagus spear is commanding attention (8)" mean?

The definition is "commanding attention". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "asparagus") + TRIDENT (synonym of "spear") [last letter: "End"]; definition: "commanding attention" The answer is STRIDENT.

End of asparagus spear is commanding attention (8)

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