pays homage to
Shows deep respect
Pays homage to means to honor or show respect for someone or something, often by imitation or tribute.
A film pays homage to classic noir by adopting its visual style.
An artist pays homage to a mentor by echoing their techniques.
The phrase suggests deliberate acknowledgment of influence or admiration: The building's design pays homage to Art Deco architecture.
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- offeringSomething presented or given
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
tribute · ceremony · mentor · wreath · fallen heroes · moment of silence · legacy · gratitude · dedication · predecessor · ritual · commemoration · artist · cultural icon · eulogy · memorial · emulate · old masters
pays homage tomocks
Ridicules through imitation
ridicules · disrespects · denigrates · insults · disparages
pays homage toparodies
Satirical imitations
satirizes · lampoons · sends up · makes a mockery of · spoofs
pays homage torejects
Refuses or discards
repudiates · disavows · breaks with · renounces · erases
pays, paying, payable, payment, payments, payer, payers, repaying, repayment