tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act. the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters.

respect or admiration for someone, or a formal event at which respect and admiration are expressed: [ U ] The memorial pays tribute to Africans brought here as ...

a gift or statement made in acknowledgment, gratitude, or admiration · (in feudal society) homage or a payment rendered by a vassal to his lord · the obligation ...

1. [count] : something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone The concert was a tribute to the musician.

A payment made by one nation to another in submission. The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute. Extortion; protection money. A payment ...

A tribute is a sign of respect or admiration, an award to honor a person's accomplishments. A famous director receives a lifetime achievement award as a tribute ...

1[uncountable, countable] tribute (to somebody) an act, a statement, or a gift that is intended to show your respect or admiration, especially for a dead ...

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. · 2.

The earliest known use of the noun tribute is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for tribute is from around 1340–70, in Alexander ...