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Distributor vs Tribute - What's the difference?

distributor | tribute |

As nouns the difference between distributor and tribute

is that distributor is one who distributes, a thing that distributes while tribute is an acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

As a verb tribute is

to pay as tribute.

distributor

English

Alternative forms

* distributour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who distributes, a thing that distributes.
  • In an internal combustion engine, the device that distributes current to the spark plugs.

    • tribute

    English

    (wikipedia tribute)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
    • Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.
  • * Gray
    • the passing tribute of a sigh
  • A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
    • The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute .
  • Extortion; protection money.
  • A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
  • (mining) A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
    • (Pryce)
    (Tomlinson)

    Synonyms

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    Related terms

    * tribe * tribal

    Verb

    (tribut)
  • To pay as tribute.

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