tribute

noun
UK: /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
US: /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

  1. Something you say, do, or give to show respect and admiration for someone.

    1. This song is a tribute to my mother.
    2. The concert was organized as a tribute to the victims of the disaster and their families.

  2. Money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another more powerful ruler or country.

    1. The small kingdom paid tribute to the empire.
    2. Historically, conquered peoples were forced to pay tribute to their conquerors as a sign of submission.

Synonyms

homage respect admiration acknowledgment payment duty
tribute verb

  1. To show respect and admiration for someone or something, especially in a public way.

    1. The film tributes the director's early work.
    2. The museum exhibition tributes the artistic legacy of the indigenous communities of the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tribute" in English means: Something you say, do, or give to show respect and admiration for someone., Money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another more powerful ruler or country..

The phonetic transcription of "tribute" is /ˈtrɪbjuːt/ in British English and /ˈtrɪbjuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tribute": homage, respect, admiration, acknowledgment, payment, duty.

Example usage of "tribute": "This song is a tribute to my mother.". More examples on the page.