First Known Use: 14th century
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1salute
verb sa·lute \sə-ˈlüt\
: to give a sign of respect to (a military officer, flag, etc.) by moving your right hand to your forehead : to give a salute to (someone or something)
: to show respect for (someone or something) : to publicly praise (someone or something)
sa·lut·edsa·lut·ing
Full Definition of SALUTE
transitive verb
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a : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor b : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet
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: to become apparent to (one of the senses)
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a : to honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony b : to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position c : to express commendation of : praise
intransitive verb
: to make a salute
— sa·lut·er noun
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Origin of SALUTE
Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy — more at safe
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Rhymes with SALUTE
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2salute
noun
: the act of moving your right hand to your forehead as a sign of respect to a military officer, flag, etc.
: an act or ceremony that shows respect for someone
Full Definition of SALUTE
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a : a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect <the festival was a salute to the arts> b : the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior
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First Known Use of SALUTE
14th century
SALUTE Defined for Kids
1salute
verb sa·lute \sə-ˈlüt\
sa·lut·edsa·lut·ing
Definition of SALUTE for Kids
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: to give a sign of respect to (as a military officer) especially by a movement of the right hand to the forehead
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: to show or express respect for : honor <She was saluted for her bravery.>
2salute
noun
Definition of SALUTE for Kids
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: the position taken or the movement made when bringing the right hand to the forehead in a sign of respect (as for a military officer)
2
: an act or ceremony that is a show of respect or honor
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