tribute

UK /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ US /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.

the passing tribute of a sigh

2

An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

Did you catch the Up in Smoke tribute in that episode of That '70s Show?

3

A payment made by one nation to another in submission.

The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.

4

Extortion; protection money.

5

A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.

verb

1

To pay as tribute.

Amorous Trifler, that spendeth[…]his Afternoones in discourse with Paint, or Lust, tributing most precious Minutes, to the Scepter of a Fanne.

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