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   salute

   /səˈl(j)uːt/

   noun

   • 1. a gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing: "he raises his arms in a triumphant salute" Similar gesture of respectgreetingsalutationaddresshailwelcometributewavehomageobeisanceacknowledgement
   • ▪ a prescribed movement, typically a raising of a hand to the head, made by a member of a military or similar force as a formal sign of respect or recognition: "he stood to attention but did not return the salute"
   • ▪ the discharge of a gun or guns as a formal or ceremonial sign of respect or celebration: "a twenty-one-gun salute"
   • ▪ the formal performance of certain guards or other movements by fencers before engaging.

   verb

   • 1. make a formal salute to: "don't you usually salute a superior officer?"
   • ▪ greet: "he saluted her with a smile" Similar greetaddresshailwelcomeacknowledgepay one's respects totoastmake obeisance towave toaccost
   • ▪ show or express admiration and respect for: "we salute a truly great photographer" Similar pay tribute topay homage tohonourrecognizecelebrateacknowledgetake one's hat off to
   • ▪ hail (someone) as having a particular high office: "he was saluted king when he entered into Jerusalem"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin salutare ‘greet, pay one's respects to’, from salus, salut- ‘health, welfare, greeting’; the noun partly from Old French salut.

   Derivatives

   • 1. saluter noun

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   What does salute mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SALUTE definition: 1. (especially of people in the armed forces) to make a formal sign of respect to someone…. Learn more.

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   What does salutation mean?

   • to make a bow or other gesture to, as in greeting, farewell, or respect. to express respect or praise for; hail; commend. , sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing. Military. to give a salute. to perform a salutation. Military. the special act of respect paid in saluting. at the salute. an act of saluting; salutation.

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   What does it mean to salute a soldier?

   • 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. Salute often has a military context, whether used as a verb or a noun.

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   How do you salute a person?

   • When members of the armed forces salute someone, they raise their right hand as a formal sign of greeting or respect. The men saluted the General. Don't use 'salute' to say that someone says or does something to express friendliness when they meet someone else. Use greet. He greeted his mother with a hug. He hurried to greet his guests.

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   What is a personal salute?

   • Ceremonies help pre-serve tradition and to build esprit de corps. Personal salutesare honors given to dignitaries, civil officials, and military offi-cials. They include cannon salutes, ruffles and flourishes, and a march oranthem, depending on the official.

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   What do you salute when you see an officer?

   • We salute you for your courage and determination. The soldier gave a salute and the officer returned it. Full military honours and a 21-gun salute (= 21 guns fired at the same time) marked his funeral. [ I ] When you see an officer, you must salute. We salute the important work done by the association. Uniformed soldiers gave him a salute.

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   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.

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   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.