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   Trib·ute

   /ˈtribyo͞ot/

   

   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 something else 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRIBUTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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!

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   Tribute definition: a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.. See examples of TRIBUTE used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › tributeTRIBUTE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for TRIBUTE: homage, commendation, citation, award, accolade, hymn, eulogy, paean; Antonyms of TRIBUTE: indictment, condemnation, denunciation, censure, rebuke, reprimand, lecture, sermon.

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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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtribute noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   tribute. [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.

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   Something given, done, or said, as a gift, testimonial, etc., that shows gratitude, respect, honor, or praise. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (4) Synonyms: testimonial. protection. tax. tariff. salvo. respect. grant. gift.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTRIBUTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TRIBUTE definition: 1. something that you do or say to show that you respect and admire someone, especially in a formal…. Learn more.