salute
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1sa·lute

verb \sə-ˈlüt\
sa·lut·edsa·lut·ing

Definition of SALUTE

transitive verb
1
a : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor
b : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet
2
: to become apparent to (one of the senses)
3
a : to honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony
b : to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position
c : to express commendation of : praise
intransitive verb
: to make a salute
sa·lut·er noun

Examples of SALUTE

  1. We salute our country's soldiers.
  2. The players saluted the fans.
  3. The president saluted her bravery.

Origin of SALUTE

Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy — more at safe
First Known Use: 14th century

2salute

noun

Definition of SALUTE

2
a : a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect <the festival was a salute to the arts>
b : the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior

Examples of SALUTE

  1. The officers gave the general a salute.
  2. They raised their hands in salute.
  3. The concert was a salute to country music legends.
  4. Twenty-one guns were fired in salute.
  5. We raise our glasses in salute to the newlyweds.

First Known Use of SALUTE

14th century

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