A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.
The song is a tribute to Roy Orbison. [+ to]
He paid tribute to the organising committee. [+ to]
Over nine-thousand ex-servicemen and women marched past in tribute to their fallencomrades.
Synonyms: accolade, testimonial, eulogy, recognition More Synonyms of tribute
2. singular noun
If one thing is atributeto another, the first thing is the result of the second and shows how good it is.
His success has been a tribute to hard work, to professionalism. [+ to]
It is a tribute to Mr Chandler's skill that he has fashioned a fascinating book outof such unpromising material.
Synonyms: testimony to, evidence of, indication of, proof of More Synonyms of tribute
More Synonyms of tribute
tribute in British English
(ˈtrɪbjuːt)
noun
1.
a gift or statement made in acknowledgment, gratitude, or admiration
2.
a.
a payment by one ruler or state to another, usually as an acknowledgment of submission
b.
any tax levied for such a payment
3.
(in feudal society) homage or a payment rendered by a vassal to his lord
4.
the obligation to pay tribute
Word origin
C14: from Latin tribūtum, from tribuere to grant (originally: to distribute among the tribes), from tribustribe
tribute in American English
(ˈtrɪbjut)
noun
1.
a.
a regular payment of money, etc., made by one ruler or nation to another as acknowledgment of subjugation, for protection from invasion, etc.
b.
a tax levied for this
2.
under feudalism,
a.
a tax paid by a vassal to an overlord
b.
the obligation to make such a payment
3.
any forced payment or contribution, as through bribery, or the need to make this
4.
something given, done, or said, as a gift, testimonial, etc., that shows gratitude, respect, honor, or praise
SYNONYMY NOTE: tribute, the broadest in scope of these words, is used of praise manifested by any act, situation,etc. as well as that expressed in speech or writing [their success was a tribute to your leadership]; encomium suggests an enthusiastic, sometimes high-flown expression of praise [encomiums lavished on party leaders at a convention]; eulogy generally applies to a formal speech or writing in exalting praise, especially ofa person who has just died; , panegyric suggests superlative or elaborate praise expressed in poetic or lofty language [Cicero's panegyric upon Cato]
Word origin
ME tribut < MFr < L tributum, neut. of tributus, pp. of tribuere, to assign, allot, pay < tribus, Roman tribal division: see tribe
COBUILD Collocations
tribute
touching tribute
Examples of 'tribute' in a sentence
tribute
The whole of snooker had turned out to pay tribute.
The Sun (2016)
He wrote a memoir and for a while managed a tribute band.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This beautiful book is a fitting tribute that any film buff will devour.
The Sun (2017)
Other councils have spent hundreds on lookalikes and tribute acts.
The Sun (2016)
Locals left touching floral tributes outside the house yesterday.
The Sun (2016)
The funeral was a fitting tribute to a wonderful man but it has lost me my family.
The Sun (2016)
Floral tributes and notes began to pile up yesterday by a tree where the car struck.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was meant to be one woman's tribute to the female pioneers of aviation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is live entertainment each night from a 60s tribute act.
The Sun (2016)
Today, we pay tribute to just a few of the household names who we loved and lost.
The Sun (2016)
Opening a song that pays tribute to his dead parents.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Tribute shows are scarce in the gallery world.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some would say that the tribute is overdue.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
My favourite programmes are the ones that pay tribute to the unsung heroes.
Chris Gidney CELEBRATING SECOMBE: A Tribute to Sir Harry Secombe (2002)
It was a fitting tribute to all those unable to attend.
The Sun (2012)
It was a fitting tribute to a true sporting icon.
The Sun (2016)
Some men cried while other held up floral tributes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He smiles and says he would rather kill himself than play another tribute show to a dead jazz great.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Is it a tribute to the singer 's favourite boyband?
The Sun (2009)
Tribute acts are strange beings, a hybrid of fan and performer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We've added a little illustration to one room in tribute to the couple.
The Sun (2009)
There has been no shortage of tributes to the singer 's singer in the decade since his death.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I suggest that some reunions sound like bands paying tribute to their original selves.
The Sun (2012)
So perhaps the way forward for tribute bands to evolve into a new-found credibility is a similar attempt at method acting.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She said the song was a tribute to relatives and compatriots whose lives were turned upside down more than 70 years ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I did the book as a tribute to Meredith.
The Sun (2013)
The programme, though, has some trouble finding many resonant tribute songs.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
She became an Adele tribute act after people began telling her she had a similar look and sound to the chart-topper.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
tribute
British English: tribute NOUN
A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone.
The song is a tribute to his hero.
American English: tribute
Brazilian Portuguese: tributo
Chinese: 称赞
European Spanish: homenaje
French: hommage
German: Tribut
Italian: tributo
Japanese: 賛辞
Korean: > 바치는 것감사나 존경의 표시로
European Portuguese: tributo
Latin American Spanish: homenaje
Chinese translation of 'tribute'
tribute
(ˈtrɪbjuːt)
n(c/u)
赞(讚)赏(賞) (zànshǎng)
to be a tribute to sth归(歸)功于(於)某事 (guīgōng yú mǒushì)
to pay tribute to sb/sth对(對)某人/某事表示敬意 (duì mǒurén/mǒushì biǎoshì jìngyì)
1 (noun)
Definition
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect or admiration
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
Synonyms
accolade
We're always pleased to receive accolades from our guests.
testimonial
She couldn't expect him to give testimonials to her ability.
eulogy
He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues.
recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
respect
I have tremendous respect for him.
gift
honour
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
praise
I have nothing but praise for my employees.
esteem
applause
They greeted her with thunderous applause.
compliment
She accepted the compliment with good grace.
gratitude
acknowledgment
commendation
Both teams deserve commendation for their performance.
panegyric
It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
encomium
laudation
Opposites
blame
,
criticism
,
complaint
,
condemnation
,
disapproval
,
reproach
,
reproof
2 (noun)
Definition
something that shows the merits of a particular quality of a person or thing
His success has been a tribute to his hard work.
Synonyms
testimony to
evidence of
indication of
proof of
manifestation of
attestation of
3 (noun)
Definition
a payment by one ruler or state to another, usually as an acknowledgment of submission
Synonyms
tax
a cut in tax on new cars
offering
a Shinto ritual in which offerings are made to the great Sun
charge
We can arrange this for a small charge.
payment
duty
Duty on imports would also be reduced.
contribution
customs
subsidy
toll
Opponents of motorway tolls say they would force cars onto smaller roads.
ransom
excise
Truck drivers will be hit by increases in tax and excise.
homage
At his coronation he received the homage of kings.
impost
Additional synonyms
in the sense of applause
Definition
appreciation shown by clapping one's hands
They greeted her with thunderous applause.
Synonyms
ovation,
praise,
cheering,
cheers,
approval,
acclaim,
clapping,
accolade,
big hand,
commendation,
hand-clapping,
approbation,
acclamation,
eulogizing,
plaudit,
laudation
in the sense of charge
Definition
a price charged for something
We can arrange this for a small charge.
Synonyms
price,
rate,
cost,
amount,
payment,
expense,
toll,
expenditure,
outlay,
damage (informal)
in the sense of commendation
Both teams deserve commendation for their performance.
Synonyms
praise,
credit,
approval,
acclaim,
encouragement,
Brownie points,
approbation,
acclamation,
good opinion,
panegyric,
encomium
Synonyms of 'tribute'
tribute
Explore 'tribute' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of compliment
Definition
an expression of praise
She accepted the compliment with good grace.
Synonyms
praise,
honour,
tribute,
courtesy,
admiration,
bouquet,
flattery,
eulogy
in the sense of duty
Definition
a government tax on imports
Duty on imports would also be reduced.
Synonyms
tax,
customs,
toll,
levy,
tariff,
excise,
due,
impost
in the sense of eulogy
Definition
high praise
He added his praise to the glowing eulogies given by her colleagues.
Synonyms
praise,
tribute,
acclaim,
compliment,
applause,
accolade,
paean (literary),
commendation,
exaltation,
glorification,
acclamation,
panegyric,
encomium,
plaudit,
laudation
in the sense of excise
Definition
a tax on goods, such as spirits, produced for the home market
Truck drivers will be hit by increases in tax and excise.
Synonyms
tax,
duty,
customs,
toll,
levy,
tariff,
surcharge,
impost
in the sense of homage
Definition
a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something
At his coronation he received the homage of kings.
Synonyms
allegiance,
service,
tribute,
loyalty,
devotion,
fidelity,
faithfulness,
obeisance,
troth (archaic),
fealty
in the sense of honour
Definition
great respect or esteem, or an outward sign of this
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
Synonyms
acclaim,
regard,
respect,
praise,
recognition,
compliments,
homage,
accolades,
reverence,
deference,
adoration,
commendation,
veneration
in the sense of offering
Definition
a sacrifice to a god
a Shinto ritual in which offerings are made to the great Sun
Synonyms
sacrifice,
tribute,
libation,
burnt offering,
oblation
in the sense of panegyric
Definition
a formal speech or piece of writing that praises a person or event
It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the departed.
Synonyms
tribute,
praise,
homage,
accolade,
eulogy,
paean (literary),
commendation,
encomium
in the sense of praise
Definition
the expression of admiration or approval
I have nothing but praise for my employees.
Synonyms
approval,
acclaim,
applause,
cheering,
tribute,
compliment,
congratulations,
ovation,
accolade,
good word,
kudos,
eulogy,
commendation,
approbation,
acclamation,
panegyric,
encomium,
plaudit,
laudation
in the sense of recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
Synonyms
approval,
honour,
tributes,
acclaim,
appreciation,
applause,
salute,
gratitude,
acknowledgment
Additional synonyms
in the sense of respect
Definition
an attitude of deference or esteem
I have tremendous respect for him.
Synonyms
regard,
honour,
recognition,
esteem,
appreciation,
admiration,
reverence,
estimation,
veneration,
approbation,
props (US, slang)
in the sense of testimonial
Definition
a tribute given for services or achievements
She couldn't expect him to give testimonials to her ability.
Synonyms
reference,
recommendation,
credential,
character,
tribute,
certificate,
endorsement,
commendation
in the sense of toll
Definition
a charge for the use of certain roads and bridges
Opponents of motorway tolls say they would force cars onto smaller roads.