homage
/ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/
hom · age
ˈhɑː · mɪdʒ
English Definition
n. show of great respect
Significado en Español
homenaje, respeto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tôn kính, lòng kính trọng
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Example Sentence
He paid homage to the heroes.
他向英雄致敬。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
homage (respect)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “homage” as used in the sentence? “The citizens paid homage to their beloved leader with a grand ceremony.”
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A
tribute
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B
criticism
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C
rejection
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D
indifference
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A — tribute.
“homage” means n. show of great respect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The huge crowd fell silent to pay ______ to the fallen heroes.
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A
insult
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B
mockery
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C
scorn
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D
homage
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D — homage.
“homage” means n. show of great respect
Common questions about “homage”
What does “homage” mean?
homage — n. show of great respect. In Chinese: 尊敬，敬意.
How do you pronounce “homage”?
homage is pronounced /ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hom · age.
How do you use “homage” in a sentence?
He paid homage to the heroes. (他向英雄致敬。)
What are synonyms for “homage”?
respect, tribute — all close in meaning to homage (n. show of great respect).
Is “homage” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. homage appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “homage”?
homage (respect)
