homage
word
Definition
A special respect, honor, or admiration given to someone, especially publicly; it can also mean a tribute to something or someone admired.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal or literary contexts. You pay homage 'to' someone or something. Often refers to tributes paid to artists, historical figures, or cultural icons. Not used for ordinary compliments or respect.
Spanish: homenajePortuguese (BR): homenagemPortuguese (PT): homenagemChinese (Simplified): 致敬 - 敬意Chinese (Traditional): 致敬 - 敬意Hindi: श्रद्धांजलि - सम्मानArabic: تحية - إجلالBengali: শ্রদ্ধা - সম্মান (বিশেষভাবে)Russian: почтение - дань уваженияJapanese: 敬意 - オマージュVietnamese: sự kính trọng - sự tôn vinhKorean: 경의 - 오마주Turkish: hürmet - saygı duruşu - takdir (sanat için)Urdu: خراجِ عقیدت - احترامIndonesian: penghormatan - penghargaan
Example Sentences
They showed homage to the famous leader with a statue.
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The artist's new painting is an homage to his mentor.
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People gave a moment of silence as homage to the victims.
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The movie is really an homage to classic science fiction films.
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He paid homage to his teachers in his speech at the ceremony.
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Wearing black was his way of showing homage at the funeral.
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