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Definition salute in American English

salute verb

verb
/səˈlut/
1

to put your hand to your head as a formal way of showing respect to someone, especially a senior officer in the military

Synonyms and related words
base billet bust
Example

I salute their courage and wish them well.

Example

We salute them for maintaining the ceasefire.

Synonyms and related words
praise congratulate compliment
3

to honor or show respect for an important institution

Example

In my school we had to salute the flag each morning.

Synonyms and related words
admire respect look up to
4

to welcome someone, or to say hello to someone

Synonyms and related words
shout out shout-out welcome
Definition salute in American English