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Meaning of the word "pay homage to" in English

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pay homage to

US /peɪ ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ tuː/

UK /peɪ ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ tuː/

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Idiom

to show deep respect and admiration for someone or something

Example:

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The monument was built to pay homage to the fallen soldiers.

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Artists often pay homage to their predecessors in their work.

Synonym:

honor revere venerate salute celebrate

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homage pay pay off pay back pay television pay attention (to) pay up