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.

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tribute British  

/ ˈtrɪbjuːt /

noun

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

2. 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

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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

Paying tribute, Mark's family previously described him as a "true selfless hero with a heart of gold, who was so cruelly taken trying to save others".

From BBC

Now the event will continue as a tribute to the motel and a discussion of strategies to stop the loss of historic properties to neglect.

From Los Angeles Times

A close friend has paid tribute to a mother and daughter who were swept away at a seaside resort.

From BBC

Italian Golf Federation paying tribute to the "young athlete who carried with him passion and authentic values".

From BBC

The actor thanked his fellow nominees, especially Sinners star Michael B Jordan, before paying tribute to his own film's director, Josh Safdie, for "crafting a role and a story" for him.

From BBC

Related Words

• accolade
• appreciation
• compliment
• eulogy
• gift
• gratitude
• honor
• memorial
• recognition
• respect