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1. a. : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord. b. : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal. c. : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations due from a vassal to a feudal lord. 2. a. : expression of high regard : respect. bowed in homage to the king. often used with pay.
noun [ U ] us / ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ / uk / ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ / Add to word list. deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: pay homage to On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Worshipping a god. adore. churchgoing. deification. deify. devotionally. devoutness. glory. godliness. godly.
noun. respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson. Synonyms: tribute, honor, obeisance, deference. Antonyms: irreverence. the formal public acknowledgment by which a feudal tenant or vassal declared himself to be the man or vassal of his lord, owing him fealty and service.
noun [ U ] uk / ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ / us / ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ / Add to word list. deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: pay homage to On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Worshipping a god. adoration. adore. churchgoing. deification. deify. devotionally. devoutly. devoutness. glory.
2 days ago · noun. 1. a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to ) 2. (in feudal society) a. the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord. See also fealty. b. something done in acknowledgment of vassalage.
homage (to somebody/something) something that is said or done to show respect for somebody. The kings of France paid homage to no one. He describes his book as ‘a homage to my father’. They stood in silent homage around the grave. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
Homage means great respect and honor, or something done to honor a person or thing. We pay homage to our ancestors and say prayers in homage to their memory. In Middle English, homage specifically referred to respect for and loyalty to a feudal lord.
Definition of homage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Homage definition: respect or reverence paid or rendered. See examples of HOMAGE used in a sentence.
1. Formal acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law. 2. a. Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly. See Synonyms at honor. b. Something created or done in honor, admiration, or celebration of someone or something: The concert was an homage to jazz of the 1930s.
