pay tribute to — to show respect, admiration, or gratitude to someone or something, especially someone who has died or something that has ended
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to show respect, admiration, or gratitude to someone or something, especially someone who has died or something that has ended
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪ ˈtrɪbjuːt tuː/
Korean meaning: 존경, 감탄, 감사의 마음을 표하다; 경의를 표하다, 추모하다
Korean pronunciation: 페이 **트리**뷰트 투
Example Sentences
- The students paid tribute to their retiring teacher by organizing a surprise party with his favorite donuts.
- The museum exhibition pays tribute to the cultural heritage of the region.
- During the awards ceremony, they paid tribute to the director's 40-year career in filmmaking.
pay tribute to
NOUN//peɪ ˈtrɪbjuːt tuː//
to show respect, admiration, or gratitude to someone or something, especially someone who has died or something that has ended
to show respect, admiration, or gratitude to someone or something, especially someone who has died or something that has ended
Contribute to honor, attribute with tribute
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'tributum'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 정복당한 민족이 지배자에게 바치는 공물을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 존경의 표시로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The students paid tribute to their retiring teacher by organizing a surprise party with his favorite donuts.”
“The museum exhibition pays tribute to the cultural heritage of the region.”
“During the awards ceremony, they paid tribute to the director's 40-year career in filmmaking.”
“The comedy show paid tribute to classic sitcoms by recreating famous scenes with rubber chickens.”
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