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salute meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of salute at MeaningMonkey.org. salute meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SALUTE noun
Definition of salute (noun)
- an act of honor or courteous recognition
- "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
- synonyms: salutation
- a formal military gesture of respect
- synonyms: military greeting
- an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
SALUTE verb
Definition of salute (verb)
- propose a toast to
- 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"
- synonyms: present
Source: Princeton University Wordnet