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tribute
Part of speech: NounAn annual or stated sum of money paid by one state or ruler to another for peace or protection, or on account of a treaty; an acknowledgement of worth, service rendered, etc.
Usage examples "tribute":- When the King gets no tribute from them he'll come down and sell them and their village. - "The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Said", Padraic Colum.
- But with united heart and voice, A grateful tribute we would raise; Oh bless us all assembled now, Help us to pray, and help to praise. - "The Kings and Queens of England with Other Poems", Mary Ann H. T. Bigelow.
- They paid a tribute to the character of Farnese, who after gaining infinite glory in arms, had manifested so much gentleness and disposition to conciliate. - "Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete", John Lothrop Motley.