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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 declare enthusiastic approval of
“I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students.”
To address or meet with expressions of friendliness or welcome
To raise one's glass as a toast
Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
To direct or notify by a movement or gesture
To touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
To come upon unexpectedly or 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 act of congratulating
The action of kissing
Physical symbol of recognition
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
An act of nodding the head
Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
Media attention or elaborate ceremony
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