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To greet or acknowledge, especially with a wave of the hand toward the forehead
“He watched the riders wave, salute, and blow kisses at him from their black, gray, crimson, and cobalt blue motorcycles.”
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
“I salute you for your professional competence.”
To recognize or honor past achievements or individuals
“We salute our ancestors who continue to watch over us.”
To raise one's glass as a toast
To touch or press with the lips, usually as a sign of affection
To encounter something, especially by chance
A greeting that is a gesture of respect or polite recognition
“I shook hands with the Master Sergeant and he gave me a salute.”
Any action performed for the purpose of honor or tribute
“Hundreds of communities also offered a special salute to those who were all too often denied a hero's welcome some 25 years ago.”
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
The action of kissing
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