tribute

Definition

  • noun: something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone
  • noun: a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection
  • + 'to'
  • synonyms: subsidy, contribution, compliment

Examples

  • a 'tribute album' [=a recording of a set of songs that another musician or musical group is known for performing]

  • It's a 'tribute to' her skills as a writer that she can make such a convincing case so efficiently.

  • an event at which artists and musicians 'paid tribute' to the famous composer

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh. Um... this is quite embarrassing. Not to mention really fucking creepy. You know, this is not as creepy as you may think. She is my loving tribute to you. Isn't she beautiful? She's a fuck doll, Stu. She's an expensive fuck doll... large. But... But she's so much more than that. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12