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homage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

homage means: An act that shows respect and admiration for someone, often after they retire or die.

noun

SHOW OF RESPECTC1

An act that shows respect and admiration for someone, often after they retire or die.

  • The statue pays homage to her.
  • They held a concert in homage to the retired conductor.
  • His final film was an homage to his father.

How to use it: pay homage to someone/something (The concert paid homage to a much-loved singer.); an homage to someone/something (Her book is an homage to her late teacher.)

Similar words: tribute

Common phrases: pay homage, homage to someone, in homage

Questions about homage

What does homage mean?

An act that shows respect and admiration for someone, often after they retire or die.

What is homage in other languages?

Türkçe: saygı gösterisi · Español: homenaje · Français: hommage · Deutsch: Hommage · Italiano: omaggio · 日本語: 敬意

How do you pronounce homage?

In American English /ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/.

How do you use homage in a sentence?

The statue pays homage to her. They held a concert in homage to the retired conductor.

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