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   salute

   /səˈl(j)uːt/

   noun

   • 1. a gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing: "he raises his arms in a triumphant salute" Similar gesture of respectgreetingsalutationaddresshailwelcometributewavehomageobeisanceacknowledgement
   • ▪ a prescribed movement, typically a raising of a hand to the head, made by a member of a military or similar force as a formal sign of respect or recognition: "he stood to attention but did not return the salute"
   • ▪ the discharge of a gun or guns as a formal or ceremonial sign of respect or celebration: "a twenty-one-gun salute"
   • ▪ the formal performance of certain guards or other movements by fencers before engaging.

   verb

   • 1. make a formal salute to: "don't you usually salute a superior officer?"
   • ▪ greet: "he saluted her with a smile" Similar greetaddresshailwelcomeacknowledgepay one's respects totoastmake obeisance towave toaccost
   • ▪ show or express admiration and respect for: "we salute a truly great photographer" Similar pay tribute topay homage tohonourrecognizecelebrateacknowledgetake one's hat off to
   • ▪ hail (someone) as having a particular high office: "he was saluted king when he entered into Jerusalem"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin salutare ‘greet, pay one's respects to’, from salus, salut- ‘health, welfare, greeting’; the noun partly from Old French salut.

   Derivatives

   • 1. saluter noun

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   Salute definition: 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.. See examples of SALUTE used in a sentence.

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   A salute is a sign of respect. A soldier may salute senior officers by raising a hand to his or her head, or you may informally salute a neighbor with a tip of your hat.

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   v. sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing, sa·lutes. v.tr. 1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect. 2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap. 3. a. To honor formally and ceremoniously: saluted the fallen soldiers in his remarks.