tribute
n. C / Un. something you do, say, or give to show respect and admiration for someone. It is a way to honor a person's life or work.
n. an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. Often used to acknowledge the influence or legacy of a person or group.
The concert was a moving tribute to the late singer.
The retired professor received a heartfelt tribute from her former students during the graduation ceremony.
The monument stands as a silent tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives, serving as a permanent reminder of the cost of freedom for future generations.
PIE word *tréyes From Middle English tribut (14th c.), from Middle French tribut, from Latin tributum (“tribute”, literally “a thing contributed or paid”), past participle of tribuere (“to assign, allot”), usually derived from tribus (“tribe”, which see).