salute
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Definitions
Noun
an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
Noun
a formal military gesture of respect
Noun
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
Verb
propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let''s drink to the New Year"
Verb
greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
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express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
Verb
become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
Verb
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
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recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"