Verb
pay respect (third-person singular simple present pays respect, present participle paying respect, simple past and past participle paid respect)
To demonstrate or profess respect to (someone or an ideal); to behave in a manner that demonstrates respect to (someone or an ideal).
The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought. Henry Waxman
Sometimes you have to take a break from being a crazy kid. You can't be doing that all the time. Sometimes you just have to pay respect to your own simple-ness. Sean Paul
To beards with money cavaliers pay respect. Spanish Proverb