to pay tribute to sb sth

tribute noun (RESPECTFUL ACTION)

C2 [C or U] something that you say, write or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion: to say or do something that shows you respect and admire someone a lotTributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday. floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral)We are here tonight to pay tribute to one of the greatest actors of all time.pay tribute to sb/sthC2 to praise someone or something:The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze.

tribute noun (BENEFICIAL EFFECT)

be a tribute to sth/sb› to show clearly how good, strong, or effective something or someone is:I've never met a five-year-old as well behaved as your son - he's a tribute to you!It is a tribute to his determination over his 22 years that he has achieved so much.