salute (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

salute Sentence Examples

  1. The soldiers stood at attention and saluted the flag with pride.
  2. The audience erupted in applause and the performer took a humble salute.
  3. The captain saluted the admiral as his ship left the harbor.
  4. The girl scouts saluted their troop leader with a cheerful "On my honor!"
  5. The cadets saluted the general as he inspected their ranks.
  6. The crowd saluted the fallen soldiers with a moment of silence.
  7. The student body saluted the principal as he entered the auditorium.
  8. The athlete saluted his coach after winning the race.
  9. The two friends saluted each other with a nod of respect.
  10. The firefighters saluted their fallen comrade at his memorial service.

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

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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!"