- to offer tribute
- to pay tribute that a vassal owes to his suzerain
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of presenting something valuable, often as a sign of respect or loyalty to a superior or governing authority. It is commonly used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
He has to offer tribute to the emperor every year.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the formal obligation that a vassal has to provide tribute to their suzerain as a part of a feudal or hierarchical relationship. It denotes a binding agreement.