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   tribute

   /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

   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 a particular quality or feature 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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   The meaning of TRIBUTE is something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved; especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection. How to use tribute in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Tribute.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRIBUTE | English meaning - Cambridge 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! See more.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › tributeTRIBUTE | 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!

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tributeTribute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRIBUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › tributeTribute - definition of tribute by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or as an expression of gratitude or esteem. 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.