salute

[ suh-loot ]

/ səˈlut /

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verb (used with object), sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing.

Military. 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.

to address with expressions of goodwill, respect, etc.; greet.

to make a bow or other gesture to, as in greeting, farewell, or respect.

to express respect or praise for; hail; commend.

verb (used without object), sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing.

Military. to give a salute.

to perform a salutation.

noun

Military.

the special act of respect paid in saluting.
the position of the hand or rifle in saluting: at the salute.

an act of saluting; salutation.

a gold coin, bearing the image of the Virgin Mary receiving Gabriel's salutation, issued by Charles VI of France and by Henry V and Henry VI of England.

OTHER WORDS FOR salute

4 applaud, cheer, extol, laud, praise.

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Origin of salute

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb saluten, “to greet courteously or respectfully,” from Latin salūtāre “to greet, hail, or salute,” derivative of salūt- (stem of salūs ) “health”; Middle English noun salu (also salue ), from Old French salu, salus, saluz, from Latin, salūs

OTHER WORDS FROM salute

sa·lut·er, nounun·sa·lut·ed, adjectiveun·sa·lut·ing, adjective

Words nearby salute

salutary, salutation, salutatorian, salutatorium, salutatory, salute, salutiferous, Salv., salvable, Salvador, Salvadorian

Other definitions for salute (2 of 2)

salute²

[ sah-loo-te ]

/ sɑˈlu tɛ /

interjection Italian.

(used after a person has sneezed or as a toast.)

Origin of salute

Literally, “health”

How to use salute in a sentence

No matter how this tournament ends, Durant deserves a hearty salute.
Other NBA Superstars Ditched the Olympics. Kevin Durant Showed Up, and He's Keeping Team USA on Track for the Gold|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|August 3, 2021|Time
The first few minutes of play offered an even better salute, however, with Denmark’s Yussuf Poulson scoring 1 minute, 39 seconds into the match and setting off roars from the 25,000 fans that Eriksen may well have heard in his hospital room.
Christian Eriksen will have a heart starter implanted after collapsing during Euro game|Cindy Boren|June 17, 2021|Washington Post
The nation stopped to give a Memorial Day salute and to honor the Americans who sacrificed their lives for our country this week.
Vaccine reluctance makes no sense in a nation of patriots|Petula Dvorak|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
One of the more enduring items in the company’s collection is a cotton T-shirt with the word “AMATEUR” confidently emblazoned across the chest—a salute to runners who are doing it “for the love.”
Tracksmith Made Running Culture Something You Can Buy|Martin Fritz Huber|January 11, 2021|Outside Online

This salute to extra pandemic pounds features Big Lotto and is a party anthem that will make you crank up the volume and turn up in your own free time.
Stay Trippy With This O.G.-Laced Playlist Featuring Juicy J|cmurray|November 27, 2020|Essence.com
The seemingly endless ranks snapped to attention on command and thousands of white gloves rose in salute.
Choking Back Tears, Thousands of Cops Honor Fallen Officer Ramos|Michael Daly|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We salute a venerable lineage of strong women, big hair, and drama.
Ariana Grande, This Is How to Be a Diva|Tim Teeman|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rather than salute with the coffee cup in his hand, President Obama hands the cup to an aide standing on the steps behind him.
Obama, the Coffee Salute, and the Dementia on the Right|Sally Kohn|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
General Grant issued a general order that “every battery bearing upon the enemy” fire in salute.
Atlanta’s Fall Foretold The End Of Civil War Bloodshed|Marc Wortman|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As eight of her novels are republished, we salute a doyenne of literary fiction whose work juxtaposes tragedy and comedy.
The Rediscovered Genius of Muriel Spark|Lucy Scholes|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of silence before them that salute thee: of looking upon a harlot: and of turning away thy face from thy kinsman.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
MacRae's heels clicked together and his right hand went up in the stiff military salute.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
A full General landing to inspect overseas is entitled to a salute of 17 guns—well, I got my dues.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
As he stepped forward to salute her, she presented her cheek to him, and suddenly stabbed him dead at her feet.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
"Gentlemen, I have the honour to salute you," said Monsieur de Kerguel with a profound obeisance.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills

British Dictionary definitions for salute

salute

/ (səˈluːt) /

verb

(tr) to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet

(tr) to acknowledge with praise or honourwe salute your gallantry

military to pay or receive formal respect, as by presenting arms or raising the right arm

noun

the act of saluting

a formal military gesture of respect

Derived forms of salute

saluter, noun

Word Origin for salute

C14: from Latin salūtāre to greet, from salūs wellbeing

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