Definition of SALUTE

salute

Plural: salutes

Noun

  • an act of honor or courteous recognition
    • "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
  • a formal military gesture of respect
  • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
  • An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
  • A kiss, offered in salutation.
  • A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
  • A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

Verb

Verb Forms: saluted, saluting, salutes

  • To make a gesture of respect or greeting, typically formal.
  • propose a toast to
  • greet in a friendly way
    • "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
  • express commendation of
    • "I salute your courage!"
  • become noticeable
    • "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
  • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
  • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
    • "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
  • To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
  • To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
  • to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
  • To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
  • To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
  • To kiss.

Examples

  • He would salute his opponent’s clever play, even in defeat.
  • I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
  • I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
  • The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
  • They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).

Synonyms

drink, military greeting, pledge, present, salutation, toast, wassail

Scrabble Score: 6

salute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
salute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

salute: valid Words With Friends Word