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List of meaning for salute

to show distinction to someone by raising the right hand using a certain gesture

salute, salutation(noun)

an act of honor or courteous recognition

"a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"

salute, military greeting(noun)

a formal military gesture of respect

salute(verb)

an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail(verb)

propose a toast to

"Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

salute(verb)

greet in a friendly way

"I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"

salute(verb)

express commendation of

"I salute your courage!"

salute(verb)

become noticeable

"a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"

salute(verb)

honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

salute, present(verb)

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

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