Synonyms of salute

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noun

as in salutation

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salutation
• greeting
• welcome
• hello
• respects
• ave
• regards
• hail
• wishes
• civilities
• pleasantries
• amenities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• farewell
• Godspeed
• good-bye
• bon voyage
• good-by
• congee
• adieu
• congé

salute

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verb

as in to applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applaud
• praise
• hail
• commend
• acclaim
• cheer
• laud
• crack up
• tout
• accredit
• clap
• bravo
• endorse
• rise (to)
• celebrate
• recommend
• doff one's cap to
• approve
• doff one's hat to
• eulogize
• indorse
• extoll
• favor
• extol
• support
• sing
• root (for)
• emblazon
• idolize
• ballyhoo
• overpraise
• glorify
• magnify
• flatter
• adulate
• belaud
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knock
• slam
• disparage
• pan
• blame
• put down
• belittle
• criticize
• censure
• admonish
• rebuke
• chide
• reprimand
• reproach
• reprobate
• discommend
• reprove
• castigate
• reprehend
• vilify
• excoriate
• skewer
• slag
• lambast
• lambaste
• keelhaul