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- Dictionarysa·lute/səˈlo͞ot/
noun
- 1. a gesture of respect, homage, or polite recognition or acknowledgment, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing: "he raises his arms in a triumphant salute" Similar
verb
- 1. make a formal salute to: "don't you usually salute a superior officer?"
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The meaning of SALUTE is to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor. How to use salute in a sentence.
Salute definition: to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.. See examples of SALUTE used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of salute as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to say salute in other languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and more.
to honor or express admiration publicly for a person or an achievement: On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association. We salute you for your courage and determination. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. salute. noun [ C ] us / səˈluːt / uk / səˈluːt / salute noun [C] (SHOW OF RESPECT)
If you salute someone, you greet them or show your respect with a formal sign. Soldiers usually salute officers by raising their right hand so that their fingers touch their forehead.
A salute is a sign of respect. A soldier may salute senior officers by raising a hand to his or her head, or you may informally salute a neighbor with a tip of your hat.
An act of greeting; a salutation. 2. a. An act or gesture of welcome, honor, or courteous recognition: a musical salute to the composer's 90th birthday. b. The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior. 3. A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb salute, which means to touch the side of your head with your right hand to show respect. Find out how to salute somebody or something formally or informally, and see synonyms and collocations.
If you salute someone, you greet them or show your respect with a formal sign. Soldiers usually salute officers by raising their right hand so that their fingers touch their forehead.
at the salute. an act of saluting; salutation . a gold coin, bearing the image of the Virgin Mary receiving Gabriel's salutation, issued by Charles VI of France and by Henry V and Henry VI of England.
