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tribute

tribute

206 4.5
Words or actions that show respect and praise
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
translation icon : homenaje
  • But at the same time, we were paying a genuine tribute to the worker.
  • pay tribute to
  • a fitting tribute

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Examples

  • This is a tribute to our fallen heroes, the brave men who paved the road to our success.

  • We deeply mourn her passing and we pay tribute to her service.

  • I just wanted to read this moving tribute that his family have put out here.

  • And we started planning this tribute in late September.

  • I built a tribute to my son.

  • OK, so I wanted to pay tribute to Mel Thompson.

  • On behalf of the Swan family, I would like to pay tribute to Victoria Swan.

  • Speaker, I too wish to join colleagues in paying tribute to Jack Droming.

  • Now we'd like to play a song in tribute to a great man, a great mathematician.

  • During the ceremony, we gathered to pay tribute to the heroic firefighters who saved many lives.

Synonyms

in honor of
vstribute
  • US
90 1.8

To show respect to someone or something

is the noun form that names a thing given to show respect
praise
vstribute
75 3.9

Words or actions showing respect for a god

is used for respect or admiration in many contexts beyond worship
eulogy
vstribute
62 6.8

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone who died

focuses on praise generally, not only after death
homage
vstribute
  • Formal
61 6.8

Public respect shown to someone or something in a formal ceremony

is similar but can also be private or informal admiration
memorial
vstribute
  • Formal
42 4.6

An official statement that praises a person's service or achievements

is the general, less official form of showing respect or admiration
remembrance
vstribute
  • Formal
37 6.1

An act that honors people or events, often in a ceremony

is broader, meaning any act done to show respect or admiration
testimonial
vstribute
35 4.6

A statement, event, or thing that shows thanks and praise for someone

emphasizes praise or evidence rather than general admiration
commemoration
vstribute
15 6.0

A ceremony to honor and remember people or events

covers any act done to show respect, not only formal ceremonies
dedication
vstribute
  • Literature
14 3.5

A short message at the start of a book or song that shows respect to someone

applies to any act or gift done to show respect beyond a text
reverence
vstribute
4 6.0

A bow or action that shows deep respect to someone

is a general act of respect and admiration without intense feeling
1 3.1

A small gift or simple act to show thanks

is a broader show of respect, not limited to small thankful gifts
eulogium
vstribute
  • Formal
9.9

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, often at a funeral

is broader used for acts of respect beyond funeral praise

Antonyms

insult
  • Offensive
313 1.3

A rude remark or action that hurts someone's feelings

115 3.5

To show a lack of respect for someone

Compounds

An album where different artists perform songs to honor a musician or support a cause

How Respectful

homage
  • Formal
61 6.8
eulogy
62 6.8
tribute
206 4.5
compliment
342 1.6
acknowledgment
  • US
11 3.7

Surface Forms

tribute singular
tributes plural

Etymology

Tribute comes from the Latin tributum and is related to contribute, which means 'to give', and long ago a 'tribute' could be a gift or payment. That's why today a tribute can be something given or said to show respect or honour to someone.