Tribute ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tribute ( noun )

1. An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
2. A payment or gift made by one ruler or nation to another as a token of submission or as part of a peace treaty.
3. Something that is given or done to show respect or gratitude for someone's work or achievements.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin tributum "tax, contribution", from tribuere "assign, allot".

Examples:

1. The concert was a tribute to his late father.
2. The gift was a tribute to her hard work.
3. The statue was a tribute to the soldiers who died in the war.
4. The performance was a tribute to the legendary singer.
5. The movie was a tribute to the author's work.

(As a verb)

Tribute ( verb )

1. An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
2. A payment or gift made by one ruler or nation to another as a token of submission or as part of a peace treaty.
3. Something that is given or done to show respect or gratitude for someone's work or achievements.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin tributum "tax, contribution", from tribuere "assign, allot".

Examples:

1. The concert was a tribute to his late father.
2. The gift was a tribute to her hard work.
3. The statue was a tribute to the soldiers who died in the war.
4. The performance was a tribute to the legendary singer.
5. The movie was a tribute to the author's work.