salute (Meaning)
salute (n)
an act of honor or courteous recognition
a formal military gesture of respect
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
salute (v)
propose a toast to
greet in a friendly way
express commendation of
become noticeable
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
salute (v. t.)
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
salute (v.)
The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of salute
FAQs About the word salute
an act of honor or courteous recognition, a formal military gesture of respect, an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the h
salutation, greeting, welcome,hello, regards, wishes,respects, ave, hail, civilities
farewell, Godspeed, Godspeed, good-bye, farewell, bon voyage, good-by, bon voyage, good-bye, good-by
The soldiers stood at attention and saluted the flag with pride.
The audience erupted in applause and the performer took a humble salute.
The captain saluted the admiral as his ship left the harbor.
The girl scouts saluted their troop leader with a cheerful "On my honor!"
