[pay] homage
1
to show deep respect, honor, or reverence to someone or something, often in acknowledgment of their significance, influence, or achievements
- The annual festival pays homage to the culture and traditions of the region.
- Visitors pay homage at the graves of historical figures to honor their contributions.
- People from around the world gathered to pay homage to the great humanitarian leader.
- The ceremony paid homage through various rituals and customs.
- The film pays homage to classic movies of the 1950s through its storytelling and cinematography.