tribute
noun (RESPECTFUL ACTION) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/Definition
C2 [C or U] something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion: Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday. floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral)Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down pay tribute to sb/sth C2 to praise someone or something: The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down
(Definition of tribute noun (RESPECTFUL ACTION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a pat on the back idiom
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- dedication noun (OF BOOK, ETC.)
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- laurel noun (PRAISE)
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- puff noun (PRAISE)
Topic:
Praising and applauding
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