what is meaning of tribute

Tribute means:- (1) An act,statement or a gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. (2) Testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgement of esteem.(3) A stated sum or other valuable consideration or state to another in acknowledgement of subjugation or as the price of peace, protection.

If one thing is a tribute to another, the first thing is the result of the second and shows how good it is

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