salute
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, a formal,…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.
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» The soldiers came to attention and saluted.
Die Soldaten standen stramm und salutierten. — Waldelfe
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4 sensesAn 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.
The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
приве́тствиеprivétstvije, отда́ние че́стиotdánije čésti
A kiss, offered in salutation.
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
- an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
- a formal military gesture of respect
- an act of honor or courteous recognition
Examples
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good heBorrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).
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Forms
plural: salutesSynonyms
2 synonyms- a formal military gesture of respect:military greeting
- an act of honor or courteous recognition:salutation
Word family
14 related wordsSee also
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