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  • 11tribute — n. 1 a thing said or done or given as a mark of respect or affection etc. (paid tribute to their achievements; floral tributes). 2 hist. a a payment made periodically by one State or ruler to another, esp. as a sign of dependence. b an obligation …

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  • 12tribute — trib|ute [ trıbjut ] noun count or uncount ** 1. ) something you do, say, or build to show that you respect and admire someone: a floral tribute (=flowers that you send to a funeral) tribute to: They showed the program as a tribute to the two men …

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  • 13tribute — noun 1 sth you say/do to show you respect/admire sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ anniversary, birthday, memorial ▪ final ▪ fine, fitting ▪ lasting …

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  • 14tribute — [[t]trɪ̱bjuːt[/t]] tributes 1) N VAR: usu N to n A tribute is something that you say, do, or make to show your admiration and respect for someone. The song is a tribute to Roy Orbison... He paid tribute to the organising committee... Over nine… …

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  • 15Tribute —    A tax imposed by a king on his subjects (2 Sam. 20:24; 1 Kings 4:6; Rom. 13:6). In Matt. 17:24 27 the word denotes the temple rate (the didrachma, the half shekel, as rendered by the R.V.) which was required to be paid for the support of the… …

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  • 16tribute bands —    Described by some as a postmodern musical development, the tribute band is a peculiar hybrid of fandom and cabaret culture. Usually taking their name from some aspect of their idol’s work, tribute bands tend to perform note perfect renditions… …

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  • 17tribute — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. payment, tax, contribution; gift, offering, service; praise, encomium, compliment. See giving, approbation. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Recognition] Syn. encomium, applause, memorial service, offering,… …

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  • 18tribute — /ˈtrɪbjut / (say tribyooht) noun 1. a personal offering, testimonial, compliment, or the like given as if due, or in acknowledgement of gratitude, esteem, or regard. 2. a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state… …

  • 19tribute — noun 1》 an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.     ↘something resulting from and indicating the worth of something else: his victory was a tribute to his persistence. 2》 historical payment made periodically …

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  • 20tribute — /trib yooht/, n. 1. a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem. 2. a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation …

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