Tribute

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪbjut/

Definitions of tribute

noun a gift, declaration, or other acknowledgment of gratitude, respect, or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 She made a tribute to her favorite singer by singing one of his songs.

A2 The students created a tribute to their teacher by writing thank you notes.

B1 The museum exhibit was a tribute to the artist's life and work.

B2 The concert was a moving tribute to the legendary musician.

C1 The film director's latest movie is a tribute to classic Hollywood cinema.

C2 The memorial service was a beautiful tribute to the fallen soldiers.

Examples of tribute in a Sentence

formal The museum organized a tribute to the famous artist, showcasing his most iconic works.

informal We all pitched in to create a tribute video for our friend's birthday.

slang The concert was a tribute to all the classic rock bands of the 70s.

figurative Her success in the competition was a tribute to her hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of tribute

• past tense: tributed
• plural: tributes
• comparative: more tribute
• superlative: most tribute
• present tense: tributes
• future tense: will tribute
• perfect tense: have tributed
• continuous tense: is tributing
• singular: tribute
• positive degree: tribute
• infinitive: to tribute
• gerund: tributing
• participle: tributing

Origin and Evolution of tribute

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tribute' originated from the Latin word 'tributum', which means 'a payment made by one ruler or state to another as a sign of dependence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tribute' has evolved to include a wider range of payments or offerings made to show respect, gratitude, or admiration. It can also refer to a gift or statement acknowledging someone's talent or achievements.