Worshipped object (4)
I believe the answer is:
idol
'worshipped object' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "loved one" , "Pop - - (TV)" , "Admired figure" , "someone admirable" , "Worshipped figure (not painting); revered person" .)