admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
revered — to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate: The child revered her mother.