Answer: venerated

AnswerCrossword Clue
VENERATEDHighly respected
VENERATEDRespected.
VENERATEDGreatly esteemed.
VENERATEDHeld in awe
VENERATEDHeld in reverence
VENERATEDPut on a pedestal
veneratedVENERATE, to revere (to regard with great respect)
veneratedRegard with great respect; revere