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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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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

Before meeting with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and addressing authorities and diplomats, the pope will pay tribute to the victims of Algeria's 1954-1962 war of independence against France at the Martyrs Memorial overlooking the city.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Cipriani intended it to pay tribute to his mother, Regina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The group reunited at Payne's funeral to pay tribute to their former band member.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

‘But Gandalf spoke of a rumour that they pay tribute to Mordor,’ said Gimli.

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

pay tribute

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