Meaning & use
salute
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To greet or acknowledge someone with a formal gesture of respect, such as raising the hand to the forehead.
See it in a sentence
The soldiers saluted as the general walked past.
The crowd rose to salute the veterans during the ceremony.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively to mean "to praise or acknowledge," as in "we salute her courage."
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A formal gesture, especially raising the hand to the forehead, used to show respect.
He gave a crisp salute before leaving the room.
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