What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mum — one worshipped endlessly — became successful (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "became successful". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (synonym="mum") + DEIT (synonym="mum") = MADE IT; definition: "— became successful" The answer is MADE IT.

Mum — one worshipped endlessly — became successful (4,2)

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