salute
To make a gesture in honor ofTo make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
» The soldiers came to attention and saluted.
Die Soldaten standen stramm und salutierten. — Waldelfe
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6 senses(ambitransitive)To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
приве́тствоватьprivétstvovatʹ, поприве́тствоватьpoprivétstvovatʹ, отдава́ть честьotdavátʹ čestʹ
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
(Ireland, informal)To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
(archaic)To kiss.
- express commendation of
- greet in a friendly way
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
- honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
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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
salutes, saluting, saluted, salutedSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle