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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › saluteSalute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   salute: [verb] to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor. to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet.

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   SALUTE definition: 1. (especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone…. Learn more.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySALUTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SALUTE meaning: 1. (especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › saluteSalute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSALUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet 2. to.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsalute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [intransitive, transitive] to touch the side of your head with the fingers of your right hand to show respect, especially in the armed forces The sergeant stood to attention and saluted. salute somebody/something to salute the flag/an officer; Topics War and conflict c2

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › SaluteSalute - definition of salute by The Free Dictionary

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   Define salute. salute synonyms, salute pronunciation, salute translation, English dictionary definition of salute. 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 with a gesture...

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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySALUTE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SALUTE meaning: 1. a sign of respect to someone of a higher rank in a military organization, often made by raising…. Learn more.