Tribute (6)
There are a few possibilities for this:
compliment
'tribute' is the definition.
(an homage is respect paid to someone)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for homage that I've seen before include "Publicly-shown respect" , "Reverent regard" , "Public tribute" , "Respect - acknowledgement of allegiance" , "Things said to show respect, obeisance" .)
'tribute' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for eulogy that I've seen before include "Funeral oration" , "Speech or piece of writing that praises highly" , "parting words?" , "A speech or piece of writing in praise of someone" , "Formally expressed praise" .)
'tribute' is the definition.
(to compliment someone is to pay tribute to them)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for compliment that I've seen before include "pat on the back" , "tribute" , "Words of praise" , "Politely congratulate" , "Expression of polite admiration" .)