salute
verb (used with object)
to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
has saluted
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present perfectof salute (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It’s hard to imagine a world without Rondeau’s signature call of “Touchdown, Washington!,’’ which has saluted UW scores from Toussaint Tyler to Myles Gaskin.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2017
The American Film Institute has saluted her career, as has the Kennedy Center Honors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2016
Captain Paul McGinley has saluted Alex Ferguson for his contribution to Europe's triumphant Ryder Cup campaign, calling the former Manchester United manager a guiding light to him and his team.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2014
No modern president, not even General Eisenhower, has saluted military personnel.
From MSNBC ● Sep. 24, 2014
He has saluted me since as though I were a murderous garrison intrenched on the Heights of Abraham.
From Aftermath by James Lane Allen
