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Salute

//səˈl(j)uːt// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

    "The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute."

  2. 2
    an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat wordnet
  3. 3
    A kiss, offered in salutation.

    "[M]aking an apology which, not suspecting his intention, I did not understand, – he gave me a most ardent salute! I have seldom been more surprised. I had no idea of his taking such a freedom."

  4. 4
    a formal military gesture of respect wordnet
  5. 5
    A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
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  1. 6
    an act of honor or courteous recognition wordnet
  2. 7
    A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something). ambitransitive

    "They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."

  2. 2
    express commendation of wordnet
  3. 3
    To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.

    "I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible."

  4. 4
    greet in a friendly way wordnet
  5. 5
    to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance. Ireland, informal

    "I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd."

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  1. 6
    recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position wordnet
  2. 7
    To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

    "Then I salute you with this kingly title: / Long live Richard, England's royal king!"

  3. 8
    honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers wordnet
  4. 9
    To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.

    "Would I had no being, / If this salute my blood a jot; it faints me, / To think what follows."

  5. 10
    propose a toast to wordnet
  6. 11
    To kiss. archaic

    "#*:Twice indeed with rapture, which once she called rude, did I salute her; and each time, resenting the freedom, did she retire […]."

  7. 12
    become noticeable wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).

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