Definition of Salute

Noun

  • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
  • a formal military gesture of respect
    - military greeting
  • an act of honor or courteous recognition
    "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"

Verb

  • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
    assume a prescribed position
    "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
  • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
  • become noticeable
    "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
  • express commendation of
    "I salute your courage!"
  • greet in a friendly way
    "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
  • propose a toast to
    "Let us toast the birthday girl!"
    "Let's drink to the New Year"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble salute

122 unscramble word found using the letters salute.
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