salute (n.)

  1. an act of honor or courteous recognition; a musical salute to the composer on his birthday

    [ Syn: salutation ]

  2. a formal military gesture of respect

    [ Syn: military greeting ]

  3. an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

    salute (v.)

  1. propose a toast to; Let us toast the birthday girl!; Lets drink to the New Year

    [ Syn: toast , drink , pledge , wassail ]

  2. greet in a friendly way; I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me'

  3. express commendation of; I salute your courage!'

  4. become noticeable; a terrible stench saluted our nostrils'

  5. honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

  6. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute

    [ Syn: present ]

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