Definition homage in American English

homage noun

[singular/uncountable] noun

/ˈhɑmɪdʒ/

Sense 1a is sometimes pronounced in the French way.

something that someone does or says in order to show respect or admiration

Example

a memorial to pay homage to the victims

Synonyms and related words

praise admiration recognition

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1.1

a way of showing respect to an artist, writer, musician, etc. by using their style or ideas in your own work

Example

This poem is a homage to Walt Whitman.

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aesthetic cherub commission

1.2

Example

He received the homage of his chieftains.

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speech talk address