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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

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSALUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a formal sign of respect for a member of the armed forces of higher rank than yourself: Uniformed soldiers gave him a salute. A salute is also the firing of guns by a military organization to show respect for someone: a 21-gun salute.

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   1. a. : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor. b. : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet. 2. : to become apparent to (one of the senses) 3. a. : to honor (a person, a nation, an event, etc.) by a conventional military or naval ceremony. b.

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

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   to honor or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement: On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association. We salute you for your courage and determination. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. salute. noun [ C ] us / səˈluːt / uk / səˈluːt / salute noun [C] (SHOW OF RESPECT)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-britishsalute | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   verb. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / səˈluːt/ saluting | saluted. to give a salute to someone of a higher rank in a military organization. (Definition of salute from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of salute. in Chinese (Traditional) 表示尊敬, （尤指軍人）敬禮, 讚揚… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

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

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   1. to greet or welcome with friendly words or ceremonial gesture, such as bowing, tipping the hat, etc. 2. to honor by performing a prescribed act or gesture, such as dipping the flag, firing cannon, or raising the right hand to the forehead, as a mark of military, naval, or official respect. 3.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › saluteSALUTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   salute. / səˈluːt / 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.

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

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   IPA guide. Other forms: saluted; saluting; salutes. 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. Salute often has a military context, whether used as a verb or a noun.