salute

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an act of honor or courteous recognition

- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday

Similar word(s): salutation

Definition categories: communication, credit, recognition

2. a formal military gesture of respect

Definition categories: communication, greeting, salutation

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

Definition categories: communication, greeting, salutation

Sentences with salute as a noun:

- The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.

- The orchestra performed the concert as a salute to Gershwin.

verb

1. propose a toast to

Similar word(s): drink, pledge, toast, wassail

Definition categories: consumption, honor, honour, reward

2. greet in a friendly way

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

Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize

3. express commendation of

- I salute your courage!

Definition categories: communication, praise

4. become noticeable

- a terrible stench saluted our nostrils

Definition categories: perception, smell

5. honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize

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

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

Similar word(s): present

Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize

Sentences with salute as a verb:

- They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

- I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.

- I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.