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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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Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Current Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan were among those to pay tribute to Hastings.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He summons a gentler touch to pay tribute to the vastness of Shakespeare’s empathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The security forces dissuaded curious onlookers but did not halt an endless stream of floral bouquets sent to pay tribute to Oseguera.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

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

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

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