tribute+of+gratitude
1tribute — [trib′yo͞ot] n. [ME tribut < MFr < L tributum, neut. of tributus, pp. of tribuere, to assign, allot, pay < tribus, Roman tribal division: see TRIBE] 1. a) a regular payment of money, etc., made by one ruler or nation to another as… …
2tribute — ► NOUN 1) an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. 2) something resulting from and indicating the worth of something else: his victory was a tribute to his persistence. 3) historical payment made… …
3tribute — [n] testimonial, praise accolade, acknowledgment, applause, appreciation, citation, commendation, compliment, encomium, esteem, eulogy, gift, gratitude, honor, laudation, memorial, offering, panegyric, recognition, recommendation, respect,… …
4tribute — noun Etymology: Middle English tribut, from Latin tributum, from neuter of tributus, past participle of tribuere to allot, bestow, grant, pay, from tribus tribe Date: 14th century 1. a. a payment by one ruler or nation to another in… …
5tribute — noun a) An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift. Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks. b) A payment made by one nation to another in …
6tribute — 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 …
7tribute — /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 …
8tribute — trib•ute [[t]ˈtrɪb yut[/t]] n. 1) a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or as an expression of gratitude or esteem 2) gov a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in… …
9tribute — /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… …
10tribute — /tribyuwt/ A contribution which is raised by a prince or sovereign from his subjects to sustain the expenses of the state. A sum of money paid by an inferior sovereign or state to a superior potentate, to secure the friendship or protection of… …
