tribute

noun

trib·ute ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt How to pronounce tribute (audio)

-byət

: something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved

especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection

a floral tribute

: something (such as material evidence or a formal attestation) that indicates the worth, virtue, or effectiveness of the one in question

the design is a tribute to his ingenuity

: a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection

also : the tax levied for such a payment

b(1)

: an excessive tax, rental, or tariff imposed by a government, sovereign, lord, or landlord

(2)

: an exorbitant charge levied by a person or group having the power of coercion

: the liability to pay tribute

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Tribute originally took the form of things given from a weaker group to the dominant power of a region—a bit like the "protection money" the Mafia gets from small businesses after making them offers they can't refuse, though the older form of tribute actually did buy the weaker group some protection from enemy forces. Tribute could come in the form of valuables, cattle, or even produce, and might include the loan of warriors to strengthen the ruler's army. But when we "pay tribute" today, it's generally in the form of praise. And when we say, for instance, that a successful school "is a tribute to" the vision of its founder, we mean that its success is itself a form of praise for the person who founded it. And a "tribute band" is a rock group intended to honor a great band of the past.

Example Sentences

The concert was a tribute to the musician. Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war. an event at which artists and musicians paid tribute to the famous composer The country was forced to pay tribute. The ruler paid a tribute every year.

Recent Examples on the Web Prince Harry used his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's own words in his touching tribute to her following her death on Thursday at age 96.

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 On September 12, Prince Harry shared his personal tribute to the Queen.

Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 New York Yankees fans loved seeing Derek Jeter back in the Bronx Friday night during his Hall of Fame induction tribute before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2022 Beatrice, too, left her own floral tribute to her late grandmother.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Sep. 2022 Bezos also paid his only separate tribute to the Queen – along with a host of other business leaders – commenting on a tweet from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Most fellow passengers who noticed his tribute have loved the minimalist-style tattoo, either out of a sense of hometown pride or nostalgia for the old days.

Spencer Buell, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Dame Helen Mirren's transcendent performance as Her Majesty won her the Academy Award for best actress in 2007, and her tribute in her acceptance speech is as apt a eulogy as any.

Maria Puente And Jeff Stinson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Gibson debuted the tune on her tour for The Body Remembers as her heartfelt tribute to her mom.

Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	tributes
释义	tribute noun trib·ute ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt -byət 1 a : something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection a floral tribute b : something (such as material evidence or a formal attestation) that indicates the worth, virtue, or effectiveness of the one in question the design is a tribute to his ingenuity 2 a : a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection also : the tax levied for such a payment b(1) : an excessive tax, rental, or tariff imposed by a government, sovereign, lord, or landlord (2) : an exorbitant charge levied by a person or group having the power of coercion c : the liability to pay tribute Did you know? Tribute originally took the form of things given from a weaker group to the dominant power of a region—a bit like the "protection money" the Mafia gets from small businesses after making them offers they can't refuse, though the older form of tribute actually did buy the weaker group some protection from enemy forces. Tribute could come in the form of valuables, cattle, or even produce, and might include the loan of warriors to strengthen the ruler's army. But when we "pay tribute" today, it's generally in the form of praise. And when we say, for instance, that a successful school "is a tribute to" the vision of its founder, we mean that its success is itself a form of praise for the person who founded it. And a "tribute band" is a rock group intended to honor a great band of the past. Synonyms accolade citation commendation dithyramb encomium eulogium eulogy homage hymn paean panegyric salutation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The concert was a tribute to the musician. Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war. an event at which artists and musicians paid tribute to the famous composer The country was forced to pay tribute. The ruler paid a tribute every year. Recent Examples on the Web Prince Harry used his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's own words in his touching tribute to her following her death on Thursday at age 96. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 On September 12, Prince Harry shared his personal tribute to the Queen. Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 New York Yankees fans loved seeing Derek Jeter back in the Bronx Friday night during his Hall of Fame induction tribute before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2022 Beatrice, too, left her own floral tribute to her late grandmother. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Sep. 2022 Bezos also paid his only separate tribute to the Queen – along with a host of other business leaders – commenting on a tweet from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Most fellow passengers who noticed his tribute have loved the minimalist-style tattoo, either out of a sense of hometown pride or nostalgia for the old days. Spencer Buell, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Dame Helen Mirren's transcendent performance as Her Majesty won her the Academy Award for best actress in 2007, and her tribute in her acceptance speech is as apt a eulogy as any. Maria Puente And Jeff Stinson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Gibson debuted the tune on her tour for The Body Remembers as her heartfelt tribute to her mom. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English tribut, from Latin tributum, from neuter of tributus, past participle of tribuere to allot, bestow, grant, pay, from tribus tribe First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing tribute pay tribute/homage to floral tribute tribute album pay tribute/homage to floral tribute tribute album Kids Definition tribute noun trib·ute ˈtri-byüt 1 : something done, said, or given to show respect, gratitude, or affection 2 : a payment made by one ruler or state to another especially to gain peace tributes noun plural of tribute as in commendations a formal expression of praise tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance commendations homages eulogies citations awards hymns accolades paeans encomiums panegyrics prizes salutations dedications encomia dithyrambs applauses eulogia eulogiums acclaim decorations honors plaudits acclamations compliments recommendations laudations kudos bravoes cachets hallelujahs approvals bravos Antonyms & Near Antonyms denunciations condemnations indictments lectures reprimands sermons censures admonitions rebukes corrections reproofs harangues See More
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