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Salute
səˈluːt
Salute definitions
noun
salute
salutes
- 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"
- 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
salute
saluted
salutes
saluting
- make a formal salute to
"don't you usually salute a superior officer?"
- greet
"he saluted her with a smile"
- show or express admiration and respect for
"we salute a truly great photographer"
- hail (someone) as having a particular high office
"he was saluted king when he entered into Jerusalem"