tribute
/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
tribute
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Definition
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
Etymology
PIE word *tréyes From Middle English tribut (14th c.), from Middle French tribut, from Latin tributum (“tribute”, literally “a thing contributed or paid”), past participle of tribuere (“to assign, allot”), usually derived from tribus (“tribe”, which see).
Example Sentences
- "Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks."
- "the passing tribute of a sigh"
- "Did you catch the Up in Smoke tribute in that episode of That '70s Show?"
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