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salute

verb
sa·​lute | \ sə-ˈlüt How to pronounce salute (audio) \
saluted; saluting

Definition of salute

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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)
3a : to honor (a person, a nation, an event, etc.) by a conventional military or naval ceremony
b : to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position
c : to express commendation of : praise

intransitive verb

: to make a salute

salute

noun

Definition of salute (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : greeting, salutation
2a : a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect the festival was a salute to the arts
b : the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior
3 : firecracker
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Other Words from salute

Verb

saluter noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for salute

Synonyms: Verb

acclaim, accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, praise, tout

Synonyms: Noun

greeting, hello, salutation, welcome

Antonyms: Verb

knock, pan, slam

Antonyms: Noun

adieu, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

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Examples of salute in a Sentence

Verb

 We salute our country's soldiers. The players saluted the fans.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 The Bird and The Bee’s enchanting new album salutes and subverts the music of Van Halen with wit and panache. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Bird and The Bee will buzz into the Casbah," 28 Aug. 2019 This gala dinner-auction celebrates the museum’s 50th anniversary and also salutes founding members Ann Marie Mix and former San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer. — Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, "Fetes and art grants set the stage for upcoming SF Ballet and SF Opera galas," 27 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of salute

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for salute

Verb

Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy — more at safe

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salute

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