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