The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEMIGOD
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The straight part
We know that "Highly revered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case highly revered = demigod.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEMIGOD mean?
DEMIGOD noun- A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
- A lesser deity.