Pay tribute to (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pay tribute to (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-07-09 01:07

Meaning of Pay tribute to (someone or something)

Synonyms:

to praise someone or something

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.

Other phrases about:

put sb on a pedestal

Believe that someone is a perfect person with no faults

cock a snook at somebody/something

 To say or do something intentionally to show that you have disrespect for someone or something

tug (one's) forelock

To show too much respect to higher class people

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
If a person imitates what you do, it means that person loves or admires you a lot.
worship the ground someone walks on

To show absolute respect, admiration or love to someone

Grammar and Usage of Pay tribute to (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • pay tribute to (someone or something)
  • pays tribute to (someone or something)
  • paying tribute to (someone or something)
  • paid tribute to (someone or something)

The verb "pay" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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