salute

Definitions of salute in various dictionaries:

noun - an act of honor or courteous recognition

noun - a formal military gesture of respect

noun - an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

verb - propose a toast to

verb - greet in a friendly way

verb - express commendation of

verb - become noticeable

verb - honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

verb - recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation

To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.

To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.

To honor formally and ceremoniously.

To express warm approval of; commend: salute an organization for its humanitarian work.

To make a gesture of greeting or respect.

An act of greeting; a salutation.

An act or a gesture of welcome, honor, or courteous recognition: a musical salute to the composer’s 90th birthday.

The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior.

A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.

verb - to greet with a sign of welcome or respect

SALUTE - A salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organizations and civili...