tribute
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/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
English
Definitions
noun
- An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.“Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.”
- A payment made by one nation to another in submission.“The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.”
- Extortion; protection money.
- A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
verb
- To pay as tribute.
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Synonyms
heriottestimonialprotectionappreciationmeritacknowledgeacknowledgedhonorrespecthonouredcredithonoredesteemhomagecommendationcommendcompliment