Homage ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Homage ( noun )

1. Respect or honor shown publicly to someone, especially a person who is important or respected.
2. An act or expression of respect or admiration for someone or something.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin homin-, homo man — more at homo-.

Examples:

1. He paid homage to his parents for their support and guidance.
2. The film is an homage to the classic horror movies of the 1940s.
3. The statue was erected as a homage to the town's founder.
4. The song was written as an homage to the singer's late father.
5. The museum was dedicated as a homage to the artist's work.

(As a verb)

Homage ( verb )

1. Respect or honor shown publicly to someone, especially a person who is important or respected.
2. An act or expression of respect or admiration for someone or something.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin homin-, homo man — more at homo-.

Examples:

1. He paid homage to his parents for their support and guidance.
2. The film is an homage to the classic horror movies of the 1940s.
3. The statue was erected as a homage to the town's founder.
4. The song was written as an homage to the singer's late father.
5. The museum was dedicated as a homage to the artist's work.