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tribute

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/tɾiˈbutu/tri·bu·to

Definition

1

A payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

Usage examples

“The conquered nations had to pay tribute to the emperor.”
“The film is a tribute to her work.”

Common combinations

pay tributeannual tributetribute money