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- [trib-yoot]
- /ˈtrɪb yut/
- /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trib-yoot]
- /ˈtrɪb yut/
Definitions of tribute word
- noun tribute a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem. 1
- noun tribute a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation or as the price of peace, security, protection, or the like. 1
- noun tribute a rent, tax, or the like, as that paid by a subject to a sovereign. 1
- noun tribute any exacted or enforced payment or contribution. 1
- noun tribute obligation or liability to make such payment. 1
- variable noun tribute A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone. 0
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Origin of tribute
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English tribut < Latin tribūtum a levied payment, noun use of neuter of past participle of tribuere to assign, allot, derivative of tribus tribe
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Parts of speech for Tribute
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tribute popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tribute usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tribute
noun tribute
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
- aggrandizement — If someone does something for aggrandizement, they do it in order to get power, wealth, and importance for themselves.
- appreciation — Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
- blackmail — Blackmail is the action of threatening to reveal a secret about someone, unless they do something you tell them to do, such as giving you money.
- bravo — Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well.
Antonyms for tribute
noun tribute
- distribute — to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
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