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homage

/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ /oʊˈmɑʒ/

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noun

Ehrerbietung, Würdigung

A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death

Examples :

"The school held a special assembly as a homage to the retiring principal. "

Die Schule veranstaltete eine Sondersammlung als Ehrerbietung für den scheidenden Schulleiter.

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noun

Hommage, Huldigung

An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.

Examples :

"The student's painting was a beautiful homage to the famous artist Monet. "

Das Gemälde des Schülers war eine wunderschöne Hommage an den berühmten Künstler Monet.

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noun

Huldigung, Lehnseid

In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

Examples :

"The student offered a small homage to the teacher, promising to always respect her authority. "

Der Schüler erwies der Lehrerin eine kleine Huldigung und versprach, ihre Autorität stets zu respektieren.

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verb

Huldigen, ehren

To pay reverence to by external action.

Examples :

"The student homagied her teacher by writing a heartfelt thank-you note for all her support. "

Der Schüler huldigte seiner Lehrerin, indem er ihr für all ihre Unterstützung eine herzliche Dankesnotiz schrieb.

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verb

Huldigen

To cause to pay homage.

Examples :

"The school principal's speech homagied the retiring teacher, recognizing her decades of dedicated service. "

Die Rede des Schulleiters huldigte der in den Ruhestand tretenden Lehrerin und würdigte ihre jahrzehntelange engagierte Arbeit.

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