Salute Definition & Meaning

salute
noun
  1. an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
  2. a formal military gesture of respect
  3. an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
verb
  1. propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
  2. greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
  3. express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
  4. become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
  5. honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
  6. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

Synonyms for salute

drink noun

a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink

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pledge noun

a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

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present adj

temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

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salutation noun

an act of honor or courteous recognition

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toast noun

slices of bread that have been toasted a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention

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"Salute" in song lyrics

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  • "Centi an', ah salute"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
  • "Salute"
    Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up
  • "Hunting by night compute, twenty one mic salute"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters

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Frequently asked questions

What does salute mean?
an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday" a formal military gesture of respect an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year" greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me" express commendation of; "I salute your courage!" become noticeable
What part of speech is salute?
Salute is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does salute have?
Salute has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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