tip somebody for something
tip somebody as something

He is tipped for a big future in the game.

A powerful young forward tipped for a very big future in the professional game.

"We'd better not tip our hand for the time being," he said after a moment's thought.

And do you know what tipped the scales for me?

My husband offered to tip the workers for their trouble, but they refused.

They ask, however, that he be generous when tipping for their performance.

The dresser tipped for a moment before she and Tom could force it back.

Lambert tipped his head to one side and thought for a moment.

Sure; it avoids having to tip someone for such a service.

I still tipped for excellent service but there was never an expectation.