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tribute
noun
verb
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
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/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
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noun
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
“Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.”
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
“The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.”
Extortion; protection money.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
verb
To pay as tribute.
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Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.
The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.
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