pay homage to
US /peɪ ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ tuː/
UK /peɪ ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ tuː/

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Tribut zollen, Ehre erweisen
to show deep respect and admiration for someone or something
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The monument was built to pay homage to the fallen soldiers.
Das Denkmal wurde errichtet, um den gefallenen Soldaten Tribut zu zollen.
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Artists often pay homage to their predecessors in their work.
Künstler zollen oft ihren Vorgängern in ihren Werken Tribut.