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Definition homage in British English

homage noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

Sense 1a is sometimes pronounced in the French way.

1

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
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

a formal speech or action by which people show their loyalty to a king or leader

Example

He received the homage of his chieftains.

Synonyms and related words
speech talk address
Definition homage in British English