Salute

Quick meaning: Salute is a noun meaning A kiss, offered in salutation.

Meaning

A kiss, offered in salutation.

More Meanings

1. (military, nautical) A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
2. A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
3. (ambitransitive) To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
4. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
5. (Ireland, informal) to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
6. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
7. An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

Example Sentences

They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.

And Kaszaat let out a shriek of pure anger, bursting forwards suddenly, flinging her hand up towards Drephos as though in salute.

The person who salutes is slavishly obedient, fearful to offend the authorities or other people; the person who declines to salute has integrity and independence.

Word Forms

• salutes
• saluting
• saluted

Synonyms for salute

Depending on context, synonyms include present, pledge, salutation, toast, drink.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include salutation, pledge, present, drink, toast, hold.

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