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salute
1[ suh-loot ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used without object)
- 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.
salute
2[ sah-loo-te ]
interjection
- (used after a person has sneezed or as a toast.)
salute
/ əˈː /
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 honour
we 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
- ˈܳٱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ܳİ noun
- ܲȴ·ܳĻ adjective
- ܲȴ·ܳiԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of salute1
Origin of salute2
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of salute1
Example Sentences
Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp appeared to make a Nazi salute after joking England boss Thomas Tuchel was "a German spy" when speaking at a charity event.
They quickly assembled in the handshake line then walked around the court to salute their home fans.
“The sheriff is to be saluted, not condemned for the very judicious use of his power that he’s outlined today,” Wagner said.
The most emotional goes to a gun that’s given a full military salute.
Emerging after questioning, the politician was filmed giving a fascist-style salute.
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