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Definition of Tribute
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Tribute
An annual or stated sum of money or other valuable thing, paid by one ruler or nation to another, either as an acknowledgment of submission, or as the price of peace and protection, or by virtue of some treaty; as, the Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute. A personal contribution, as of money, praise, service, etc., made in token of services rendered, or as that which is due or deserved; as, a tribute of affection. A certain proportion of the ore raised, or of its value, given to the miner as his recompense. To pay as tribute. Related Definitions:
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Tribute Quotations
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities. Oscar Wilde This is like a tribute to them, the people who helped me to get here. The thing that makes me feel good about the whole thing is, the fans voted me here. Allen Iverson People would read all kinds of reaction into it, but Tracy told me himself that half the time he was just standing very still, trying to look sober and composed. That takes nothing away from him. The fact he got away with it was a tribute to his talent. Cesar Romero On this National Agriculture Day, when we all should be taking time to thank and pay tribute to America's farmers, ranchers and their families who produce the food for our tables, we are finding those same people in dire need of our help and support. Michael McCaul An actress who has the gift of swaying the emotions of an audience, of compelling tribute of tears, or of moving the public to joyous merriment, cannot always be satisfied to set aside her whole career, in the work that she loves, simply because she is married. Billie Burke |
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Tribute Translations
tribute in Dutch is cijns, schatting tribute in French is tribut tribute in German is Abgabe {f}, Tribut tribute in Portuguese is tributo tribute in Spanish is tributo tribute in Swedish is hyllning, tribut |
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