homage

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hom-age (2)

English Definition

Special honor or respect shown publicly

Example Sentence

They paid homage to the heroes of the nation.

US IPA /ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/

UK IPA /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

tribute respect reverence honor

disrespect contempt scorn