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   tribute

   /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

   noun

   • 1. an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration: "the video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s" Similar accoladepraisecommendationacclaimacclamationsalutetestimonialpaeaneulogypanegyricencomiumhomagecelebrationexaltationextolmentglorificationcongratulationscomplimentsplauditsgiftpresentofferinginformal:bouquetrare:laudationOpposite criticismcondemnation
   • ▪ something resulting from a particular quality or feature and indicating its worth: "his victory in the championship was a tribute to his persistence" Similar testimony toindication ofmanifestation ofevidence ofproof ofattestation of
   • ▪ denoting or relating to a group or musician that performs the music of a more famous one and typically imitates them in appearance and style of performance: "an Abba tribute band"
   • 2. payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence: historical "the king had at his disposal plunder and tribute amassed through warfare" Similar paymentcontributiondueslevytaxdutyimposttariffchargeofferinggiftransom
   • 3. a proportion of ore or its equivalent, paid to a miner for his work, or to the owner or lessor of a mine. historical

   Word Origin late Middle English (in tribute (sense 2)): from Latin tributum, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of tribuere ‘assign’ (originally ‘divide between tribes’), from tribus ‘tribe’.

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   What does a tribute mean?

   • A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone. The song is a tribute to his hero. 4 meanings: 1. a gift or statement made in acknowledgment, gratitude, or admiration 2. a. a payment by one ruler or state to.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does it mean to 'pay tribute' today?

   • But when we "pay tribute" today, it's generally in the form of praise. And when we say, for instance, that a successful school "is a tribute to" the vision of its founder, we mean that its success is itself a form of praise for the person who founded it. And a "tribute band" is a rock group intended to honor a great band of the past.

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   What is a floral tribute?

   • floral tribute Floral tributes (= flowers given to show respect for someone who has died) piled up at the scene of the accident. The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze. I've never met a five-year-old as well behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you! [ U ] The memorial pays tribute to Africans brought here as slaves.

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   What is a tribute to a comrade?

   • A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone. Over nine-thousand ex-servicemen and women marched past in tribute to their fallen comrades. If one thing is a tribute to another, the first thing is the result of the second and shows how good it is.

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   to show clearly how good, strong, or effective something or someone is: I've never met a five-year-old as well behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you! See more.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word tribute, which can mean a gift, a payment, or a praise. See examples of tribute in sentences and related phrases and articles.

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   A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone or something. It can also be a payment or tax that one ruler or state pays to another, or a sign of gratitude or honor.

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   A tribute is a sign of respect or admiration, an award to honor a person's accomplishments. A famous director receives a lifetime achievement award as a tribute to his many successful films. We're most familiar with the use of the word tribute meaning to honor someone with words or an award.

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   [uncountable, countable] tribute (to somebody) an act, a statement or a gift that is intended to show your love or respect, especially for a dead person. At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to her life and work. The crowd stood in silent tribute to those who had died in the war.

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   Learn the meaning of tribute as a gift, testimonial, compliment, or payment, and see examples of its usage in sentences. Find out the origin and synonyms of tribute from Latin and English sources.