salute

¹ American  

[sah-loo-te] / sɑˈlu tɛ /

interjection

Italian.

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

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salute ² American  

[suh-loot] / səˈlut /

verb (used with object)

saluted, saluting

1. 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.

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

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

4. to express respect or praise for; hail; commend.

   Synonyms:

   praise, laud, extol, cheer, applaud

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verb (used without object)

saluted, saluting

1. Military. to give a salute.

2. to perform a salutation.

noun

1. Military.

   1. the special act of respect paid in saluting.

   2. the position of the hand or rifle in saluting.

      at the salute.

2. an act of saluting; salutation.

3. 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.

salute British  

/ səˈluːt /

verb

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

2. (tr) to acknowledge with praise or honour

   we salute your gallantry

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

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noun

1. the act of saluting

2. a formal military gesture of respect

Other Word Forms

• saluter noun
• unsaluted adjective
• unsaluting adjective

Etymology

Origin of salute¹

Literally, “health”

Origin of salute¹

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

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Australia tightened its hate crime laws, introducing mandatory jail terms for displaying hate symbols or performing a Nazi salute.

From BBC

On reaching his hundred, Head saluted the crowd and then knelt to kiss a batting surface that treats him so well.

From BBC

The prime minister has pointed to his government's criminalising of hate speech, banning the Nazi salute and hate symbols, and the creation of a student ombudsman with investigative powers.

From Barron's

More than Reiner’s success, however, I want to salute him as an artist who chose creative risks over easy money.

From Los Angeles Times

With “Resurrection,” Bi delivers something uncommonly rich, boldly conceiving his latest as a salute to the history of film.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledge
• bow
• congratulate
• hail
• recognize
• welcome