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To greet with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing
“Players saluted supporters and the fans hailed their heroes who, at the third attempt in seven roller-coaster seasons, had managed to avoid instant relegation.”
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute
“To my colleagues who aspired for this position, I salute you and respect you for the good fight we had.”
To enthusiastically applaud or approve of
To raise one's glass as a toast
To use gestures to convey information or directions
To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually as a sign of affection
To encounter something, especially by chance
A gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing
“I lifted my glass in salute to all my American friends, enjoying the big Thanksgiving meal, and thought with only a tinge of envy of the delights of roast turkey with all the trimmings.”
Any action performed for the purpose of honor or tribute
“A special salute to her for her protest.”
The action of kissing
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
Media attention or elaborate ceremony
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