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Homage

/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death

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📖 Definitions of "Homage"

noun

1
A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
2
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.
3
In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

verb

1
To pay reverence to by external action.
2
To cause to pay homage.

🔄 Synonyms of "Homage"

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Word	Definition
courtnoun	An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Homage"

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Word	Definition
courtnoun	An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
honoured	(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.
respectnoun	(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
tributenoun	An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
commendationnoun	The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
commendnoun	(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
praisenoun	Commendation; favourable representation in words.
complimentnoun	An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
allegiancenoun	Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.
celebrationnoun	The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
celebrateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
recognitionnoun	The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
creditnoun	Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
acknowledgeverb	(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.
eulogynoun	An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
commemorateverb	(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
commemorationnoun	The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.