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Tribute vs Valedictory - What's the difference?

tribute | valedictory |

As a verb tribute

is .

As an adjective valedictory is

of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.

As a noun valedictory is

a speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.

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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    valedictory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
  • Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
    • a valedictory oration

    Noun

    (valedictories)
  • A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
  • A farewell or parting address.