What does "salute" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "salute"?

Common synonyms include: toast, accost, acknowledge, address, adulate, anniversaries.

Salute

//səˈl(j)uːt// noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Common ·Middle school level

Definitions

Noun

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
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat wordnet
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
a formal military gesture of respect wordnet
5
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.

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an act of honor or courteous recognition wordnet
7
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

Verb

1
To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something). ambitransitive
"They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."
2
express commendation of wordnet
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
greet in a friendly way wordnet
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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recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position wordnet
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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!"
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honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers wordnet
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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."
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propose a toast to wordnet
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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 […]."
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become noticeable wordnet