pay tribute to (someone or something)
pay tribute to (someone or something)
To do something as a way of publicly showing respect or admiration for a particular person, group, or thing. The movie pays tribute to an old adventure serial that ran on television in the mid-1930s. Fans across the world are paying tribute to the pop star following his sudden death.
See also: pay, tribute
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pay tribute to someone or something
Fig. to salute someone or something; to give public recognition to someone or something. Many of Judy's friends gathered to pay tribute to her. We will have a reception to pay tribute to the work of the committee.
See also: pay, tribute
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
pay ˈtribute to somebody/something
show that you respect or admire somebody/something: Members of the musical profession paid tribute to the late Leonard Bernstein.In the past, people often had to pay tribute to a ruler, which meant paying money in return for protection or for not being attacked.See also: pay, somebody, something, tribute
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- pay tribute to
- pay tribute to somebody/something
- respect (someone or something) as (something)
- respect as
- respecting
- pay (one) respect
- pay respect
- hold (someone or something) in low regard
- hold in low regard
- stand in awe (of someone or something)