Pay tribute to (someone or something) verb phrase
To praise, admire, or respect someone or something in a public way
People across the country are paying tribute to the General for his sacrifice.
I want to pay tribute to the doctor who has saved my daughter's life.
To pay tribute to his dedication to the company, the Board Director decided to promote him and let him work at the headquarters.
Believe that someone is a perfect person with no faults
To say or do something intentionally to show that you have disrespect for someone or something
To show too much respect to higher class people
To show absolute respect, admiration or love to someone
The verb "pay" should be conjugated according to its tense.