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pay homage to

idiom
Meaning

to show honor or respect to; to honor; to do, make or pay obeisance to


Examples
SIMPLE

The band played a song to pay homage to their favorite singer.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum created a special exhibit to pay homage to the local artists who shaped the city's history.

COMPLEX

In his final speech, the director chose to pay homage to the pioneers of cinema who paved the way for his own creative journey.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    hell to pay

    Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.

  2. 02

    hit pay dirt

    To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.

  3. 03

    pay a visit

    To visit.

  4. 04

    pay attention

    To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.

  5. 05

    pay dividends

    To bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.

  6. 06

    pay heed

    To give attention; to heed.

  7. 07

    pay off old scores

    To settle old grudges by taking revenge.

  8. 08

    pay one's debt to society

    To serve time in prison or a similar correctional facility.

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