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Meaning of Pay tribute
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "pay tribute" means to show respect or admiration for someone or something, often by giving them praise or a gift.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as to express admiration or respect for someone or something, often in a public way.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that it means to show respect or admiration for someone or something, often by saying or doing something nice.
Example Uses
- The city will pay tribute to its founder with a statue in the town square.
- The artist's latest work pays tribute to the influence of her mentor.
- The team paid tribute to their retiring coach with a special ceremony.
- The concert will pay tribute to the music of the 1960s.
- The memorial service was a way to pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy.