tribute
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/·트리뷰트·noun
something said or given to honor
LatinCEFR B2
Root
Latin 'tribuere' (to assign, allot)
Latin tributum (a thing rendered) → Middle English tribute → Modern tribute
In a word
Latin tribuere = 'to allot, to assign'. The tribut family splits by direction of giving — tribute (given upward, in honor), con-tribute (give together), at-tribute (give to, ascribe), dis-tribute (give out). Honor, contribution, attribute, distribution — all kin of "giving." A concert "tribute" is the polite descendant of an old ceremonial offering.
Examples
The concert was a tribute to the late singer.
Ancient kingdoms paid tribute to Rome.
Her speech was a tribute to her parents.
Related
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