What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revered person from Honolulu appeared to be retiring (4)" mean?

The definition is "Revered person". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "revered person from honoluLU APpeared to be retiring" The answer is PAUL.

Revered person from Honolulu appeared to be retiring (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28998 | 10 Across | 2023-02-20 flower

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