Pay homage to is an expression that means to show respect or admiration for someone or something. It can be done in many ways, such as memorializing, honouring, lauding, feting, saluting, kneeling, and dohonoring. Memorializing is the act of preserving the memory of a person or event, usually through a monument or ceremony. Honouring is the act of showing respect or admiration for someone or something. Lauding is the act of praising someone or something. Feting is the act of celebrating someone or something. Saluting is the act of showing respect or admiration by raising one's hand or hat. Kneeling is the act of bending one's knee in reverence or respect. Dohonoring is the act of showing respect or admiration for someone or something.