pay tribute

VERB

praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire advocate applaud appreciate celebrate cite commend compliment endorse extol hail honor laud proclaim recommend tout

STRONG

acclaim adulate aggrandize approve bless boost cajole cheer clap dignify distinguish elevate ennoble eulogize exalt flatter glorify puff resound reverence root sanction stroke worship

WEAK

bow down build up cry up give thanks make much of panegyrize pay homage rave over sing the praises smile on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure conceal criticize denounce disapprove dishonor disparage disregard hide neglect oppose overlook protest

STRONG

belittle castigate condemn damn debase decrease degrade demote depress disallow discourage disgrace humiliate insult lower prevent refuse shame veto

WEAK

accuse reproach

VERB

salute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge bow congratulate hail recognize welcome

STRONG

accost address receive speak

WEAK

call to pay homage pay respects present arms snap to attention take hat off to

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid ignore shun

Example Sentences

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"Donors are already stepping up, and I pay tribute to them, and I thank them," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said during a meeting on the disaster.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

"I also pay tribute to the rail staff, emergency services and those in the community who responded to this serious incident."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“Love Island USA,” which began its eighth season earlier this month, will pay tribute to Barker in Tuesday’s episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The star called herself "Broadway's biggest fan" who wanted to pay tribute to "the hardest-working people in showbiz".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

‘Then you do not pay tribute to Sauron?’ said Gimli.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

pay tribute

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