noun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
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Examples
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
noun
a formal military gesture of respect
Synonyms
military greeting
noun
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
verb
propose a toast to
Synonyms
Examples
- Let us toast the birthday girl!
- Let's drink to the New Year
verb
greet in a friendly way
Examples
- I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me
verb
express commendation of
Examples
- I salute your courage!
verb
become noticeable
Examples
- a terrible stench saluted our nostrils
verb
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
verb
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
Synonyms
Examples
- assume a prescribed position
- When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute