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tribute

American  
[trib-yoot] / ˈtrɪb yut /

noun

  1. a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.

    Synonyms:
    eulogy, commendation, recognition

  2. a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation or as the price of peace, security, protection, or the like.

  3. a rent, tax, or the like, as that paid by a subject to a sovereign.

  4. any exacted or enforced payment or contribution.

    Synonyms:
    duty, impost, toll, levy

  5. obligation or liability to make such payment.

tribute British  
/ ˈtrɪbjuːt /

noun

  1. a gift or statement made in acknowledgment, gratitude, or admiration

    1. a payment by one ruler or state to another, usually as an acknowledgment of submission

    2. any tax levied for such a payment

  3. (in feudal society) homage or a payment rendered by a vassal to his lord

  4. the obligation to pay tribute

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tribute

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English tribut, from Latin tribūtum “levied payment,” noun use of neuter past participle of tribuere “to assign, allot,” verb derivative of tribus tribe

Example Sentences

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Local fans have also paid tribute to the musician, including Susan Robertson, manager of the Tees Valley Music Service, who said Rea had been "a big part of my life".

From BBC

As news of his death circulated on Tuesday, Adam the Woo’s fans shared tributes in the comments of his videos.

From Los Angeles Times

Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter Greg James was among colleagues paying tribute to Nick after his departure was announced.

From BBC

In a previously issued tribute, Mr Aman's family said he was a "devoted husband, a loving father, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend".

From BBC

The Stone Roses singer Brown led the tributes with a eulogy, saying his bandmate was like "a brother to me" and a "beautiful human being".

From BBC

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