Esteemed (7)
'esteemed' is the definition.
('respect' can be a synonym of 'esteem')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for respected that I've seen before include "Had a high regard for someone" , "Held in esteem" , "Held in high regard" , "Regarded highly" , "'Esteemed, showed deference to (9)'" .)
'esteemed' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for distinguished that I've seen before include "Uniquely recognised" , "Made out; noble" , "like a VIP" , "saw the difference" , "Differentiated; eminent" .)
'esteemed' is the definition.
(revering is a kind of esteeming)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for revered that I've seen before include "Venerated" , "Highly respected" , "worshipped" , "Held in awe" , "Idolised" .)
(Other definitions for honoured that I've seen before include "Greatly respected" , "given recognition" , "Conferred an award as a mark of respect" , "Highly respected" , "Regarded with respect" .)