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salute meaning and definition

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SALUTE noun

Definition of salute (noun)

  1. an act of honor or courteous recognition
    • "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
    • synonyms: salutation
  2. a formal military gesture of respect
  3. an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

SALUTE verb

Definition of salute (verb)

  1. propose a toast to
  2. greet in a friendly way
    • "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
  3. express commendation of
    • "I salute your courage!"
  4. become noticeable
    • "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
  5. honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
  6. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
    • "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
    • synonyms: present
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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