Definitions
noun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
“a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
verb
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
“When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute”
noun
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
verb
become noticeable
“a terrible stench saluted our nostrils”
verb
express commendation of
“I salute your courage!”
verb
greet in a friendly way
“I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me”
verb
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
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