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homage
public respect or honor shown to someone or something
Synonyms
- tribute
- honor
- reverence
Antonyms
- disrespect
- contempt
- scorn
homage in a sentence
The mural pays homage to the workers who rebuilt the city.
The novel's opening scene is an homage to the author's favorite childhood story.
Where it comes from
From Old French hommage, meaning 'a pledge of loyalty or respect.'
Memory hook
HOMAGE begins like HONOR: both involve showing respect.
Read it in context
- The Bone That Would Not Settle Science