Homage meaning in English

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Definition

a/an homage: deep respect or praise noun
Note that some people don't pronounce the "h" in the word homage. They therefore precede "homage" with "an", not "a"!

UK: I have written a song in homage to the king.
US: I paid homage to the Pope when I visited Rome.
Exercise 1
A tribute is:
A tribute is:
A "tribute" is a gift or declaration of acknowledgement or respect. Depending on its pronunciation, which differs from country to country, the term "homage" is preceded by either the article "a" or "an".
A "tribute" is not a tribe of native people!
A "prize", is a reward or trophy, generally awarded to someone who has accomplished something. A prize can be money or simply a certificate. A "prize" is not the same thing as a "tribute".
A "insult" is not a tribute.
Exercise 2
"Delavigne's tribute to his grandfather, “La Potion de Papi” grew popular."

A "tribute" is:
"Delavigne's tribute to his grandfather, “La Potion de Papi” grew popular."

A "tribute" is:
A "tribute" is not a "tribe" of indigenous people!
A "tribute" is a gift or declaration of acknowledgement or respect. Depending on its pronunciation, which differs from country to country, the term "homage" is preceded by either the article "a" or "an". Example: Her new album is a/an homage to Frida Kahlo.
A "prize", is a reward or trophy, generally awarded to someone who has accomplished something. A prize can be money or simply a certificate. A "prize" is not the same thing as a "tribute".
A "insult" is not a tribute.

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