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salute
1[ suh-loot ]
verb (used with object)
- Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
- to address with expressions of goodwill, respect, etc.; greet.
- to make a bow or other gesture to, as in greeting, farewell, or respect.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used without object)
- Military. to give a salute.
- to perform a salutation.
noun
- Military.
- the special act of respect paid in saluting.
- the position of the hand or rifle in saluting:
at the salute.
- an act of saluting; salutation.
- a gold coin, bearing the image of the Virgin Mary receiving Gabriel's salutation, issued by Charles VI of France and by Henry V and Henry VI of England.
salute
2[ sah-loo-te ]
interjection
- (used after a person has sneezed or as a toast.)
salute
/ əˈː /
verb
- tr to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet
- tr to acknowledge with praise or honour
we salute your gallantry
- military to pay or receive formal respect, as by presenting arms or raising the right arm
noun
- the act of saluting
- a formal military gesture of respect
Derived Forms
- ˈܳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ܳİ noun
- ܲȴ·ܳĻ adjective
- ܲȴ·ܳiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of salute1
Origin of salute2
Word History and Origins
Origin of salute1
Example Sentences
As a salute to first responders, the Rams will conduct the draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations headquarters in Van Nuys.
While he still thinks of himself as a critic of history's greatest monster, he snaps a smart salute to Hitler all the same.
“One to One” isn’t a salute to the Beatles’ brilliance or Lennon’s genius.
Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp appeared to make a Nazi salute after joking England boss Thomas Tuchel was "a German spy" when speaking at a charity event.
They quickly assembled in the handshake line then walked around the court to salute their home fans.
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