Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
tribute
IPA transcription: [tɹ'ɪbjut]
Pronunciations of tribute
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
tribute, testimonial
Meaning:
something given or done as an expression of esteem
Usage examples
A neighbor pays him this tribute:
"Good for her!"--it was an involuntary tribute, straight from the heart.
They have a governor of their own nation, but pay large tribute to the Dutch.
It was not so much a present that I permitted myself to offer, as the tribute I paid."
He presented this tribute very seriously indeed; it was no trifle for a man of his habits.
Some indirectly and many, inadvertently, however, paid eloquent tribute to the suffrage picket.
"Well," said Link, rather gratified by this tribute to his power, "I shall indulge your fancy."
The kingdom of Cornwall was thus delivered from its tribute. Tristram, weakened by loss of blood, fell senseless.
Most primitive peoples defined it as failure to perform certain ceremonial acts, or to bring tribute to the gods.
But in law--I mean in Roman and Napoleonic law--their refusal to obey and pay tribute to their masters was illegitimate.
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