Canadian French Meaning of salute

salut

Other Canadian French words related to salut

Definitions and Meaning of salute in English

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.

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