tribute
/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
noun
- 1
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
“Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.”
- 2
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
“The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.”
- 3
Extortion; protection money.
- 4
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
- 5
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To pay as tribute.
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