Salute Definition
salute
noun
- 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
verb
- 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; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
- honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
"Salute" in song lyrics
See how salute is used in real songs:
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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
Words that rhyme with salute
Usage tips for "salute"
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