SALUTE

Salute

A salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organisations and civil people also use salutes.

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salute

Noun

  1. A formal gesture made in honor of someone or something, usually with the hand or hands in one of various particular positions.
    The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
  2. Any action performed for the purpose of honor or tribute.
    The orchestra performed the concert as a salute to Gershwin.

Verb

  1. To make a gesture in honor of someone or something.
    They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
  2. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
    I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
  3. to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
    I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
  4. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
  5. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.

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