tribute
tribute is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tribute is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftribute
- An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
Example: "Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks."
- A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
Example: "The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute."
- Extortion; protection money.
- A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
- A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
- To pay as tribute.
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