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21tribute — It was common during the history of the OT for a conquering nation to impose a tax as tribute on its subject peoples, thus increasing its prosperity and self esteem. David exacted tribute from neighbouring states which he conquered… …
22tribute — trib|ute [ˈtrıbju:t] n [U and C] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: tributum, from tribuere to give out to the tribes, pay , from tribus; TRIBE] 1.) something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone ▪… …
23tribute — noun 1 something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone: pay tribute to (=praise and thank someone publicly): I d like to pay tribute to the party workers for all their hard work. 2 be a tribute to to …
24Tribute — Pour le film de Bob Clark avec Jack Lemmon, voir Un fils pour l été. Tribute Album par Ozzy Osbourne Signe black rain.png Sortie 1987 …
25tribute — [ˈtrɪbjuːt] noun [C/U] something that you do, say, or make in order to show that you respect and admire someone They showed the programme as a tribute to Nelson Mandela.[/ex] • be a tribute to to show how good someone or something is[/ex] This… …
26tribute — Ho okupu, uku, auhau, auwae āina. Tribute to a high chief, kuapōla o. To assemble such tribute, ho okuapōla o. Tribute from uplands, waiwai maloko. We pay tribute to Ceasar (Luka 20:22), ho okupu mākou iā Kaisara …
27tribute — noun Etymology: Middle English tribut, from Latin tributum, from neuter of tributus, past participle of tribuere to allot, bestow, grant, pay, from tribus tribe Date: 14th century 1. a. a payment by one ruler or nation to another in… …
28tribute — n. 1 a thing said or done or given as a mark of respect or affection etc. (paid tribute to their achievements; floral tributes). 2 hist. a a payment made periodically by one State or ruler to another, esp. as a sign of dependence. b an obligation …
29tribute — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. payment, tax, contribution; gift, offering, service; praise, encomium, compliment. See giving, approbation. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Recognition] Syn. encomium, applause, memorial service, offering,… …
30tribute — noun 1) tributes flooded in from friends and colleagues Syn: accolade, praise, commendation, salute, testimonial, homage, eulogy, paean, panegyric; congratulations, compliments, plaudits, appreciation; gift, present, offering; …
