tribute — something given, done, or said as a mark of respect, gratitude, or admiration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something given, done, or said as a mark of respect, gratitude, or admiration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza restaurant's 'tribute to Italy' turned out to be just ketchup on bread.
- His success is a tribute to years of hard work and dedication.
- The students organized a tribute to their retiring teacher, complete with embarrassing childhood photos.
tribute
NOUN[/ˈtrɪbjuːt/]
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect, gratitude, or admiration
The community gathered to pay tribute to the beloved teacher who shaped generations.
We contribute flowers as tribute, then distribute them with pride
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tributum', the past participle of 'tribuere' meaning 'to allot, assign, or pay'. The word originally referred to a payment or tax imposed on a conquered people.
Breakdown
tri- (three) + -bute (from Latin tribuere, to assign/pay) = tribute. Originally referred to dividing into three parts for distribution, later generalized to mean any payment or offering given to show respect or gratitude.
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📝Examples
“The pizza restaurant's 'tribute to Italy' turned out to be just ketchup on bread.”
“His success is a tribute to years of hard work and dedication.”
“The students organized a tribute to their retiring teacher, complete with embarrassing childhood photos.”
“The museum exhibition serves as a tribute to the victims of the war.”
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