salute

noun

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

a formal military gesture of respect

an act of honor or courteous recognition

verb

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation

honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

become noticeable

express commendation of

greet in a friendly way

propose a toast to

Roots

salussalut- · Latin · health, safety

Synonyms for salute

salutationn toastn greetv tributen homagen salaamn celebrationn celebratev eulogizev commemorationn

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Where does salute come from?

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