Salute
WordNet
noun
(1) An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
(2) A formal military gesture of respect
(3) An act of honor or courteous recognition
"A musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
verb
(4) Express commendation of
"I salute your courage!"
(5) Greet in a friendly way
"I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
(6) Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
(7) Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
(8) Propose a toast to
"Let us toast the birthday girl!"
"Let's drink to the New Year"
(9) Become noticeable
"A terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
from Latin salutare "to greet", lit. "wish health to," from salus (gen. salutis) "greeting, good health", related to salvus "safe".
Noun
- A formal gesture done in honor of someone or something, usually with the hand or hands in one of various particular positions.
- The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
- Any action done for the purpose of honor or tribute .
- The orchestra performed the concert as a salute to Gershwin.
Verb
- To make a gesture in honor of someone or something.
- They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
- To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude.
- I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
Related terms
- sanon
- salud
- salyut
- salut
- safe
- sound
- hello, hi
- Gesundheit, gesundheit, gezondheid
- toast
- greet, greeting
- good health, bless you
- help
- hint
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