salute

/səlˈut/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

propose a toast to
“Let us toast the birthday girl!”
greet in a friendly way
“I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me”
express commendation of
“I salute your courage!”
become noticeable
“a terrible stench saluted our nostrils”
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
“When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute”

noun

an act of honor or courteous recognition
“a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
a formal military gesture of respect
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

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