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Deeply respected (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

admired

(Other definitions for admired that I've seen before include "Cherished" , "Approved - wondered at" , "Thought highly of" , "I'd dream (anag.)" , "Esteemed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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