salute
salute /səˈluːt/
noun
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An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
(
salute
)
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
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(military) a formal military gesture of respect
(
military greeting
, salute
)
(military) a formal military gesture of respect
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An act of honor or courteous recognition
(
salutation
, salute
)
an act of honor or courteous recognition
A musical salute to the composer on his birthday
a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
verb
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()
Express commendation of
(
salute
)
express commendation of
I salute your courage!
I salute your courage!
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()
Greet in a friendly way
(
salute
)
greet in a friendly way
I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me
I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me
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()
Propose a toast to
(
pledge
, wassail
[Archaic] , drink
, salute
, toast
)
propose a toast to
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let's drink to the New Year
Let's drink to the New Year
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Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
(
present
, salute
)
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
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Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
(
salute
)
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
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Become noticeable
(
salute
)
become noticeable
A terrible stench saluted our nostrils
a terrible stench saluted our nostrils