Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay one's last respects
phrase
/peɪ wʌnz lɑːst rɪ’spɛkts/
Definition
To honor someone who has died, typically by attending their funeral or memorial service.
Examples
- Many friends and family came to pay their last respects at the funeral.
- It is customary to pay your last respects at a wake before the service.
- The community gathered to pay their last respects to the fallen hero.
Meaning
A phrase used to describe the act of showing respect and honoring the deceased, often through attendance at a funeral or similar ceremony.
Synonyms
- honor the deceased
- show final tribute
- say goodbye
