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salute

English

🔊 an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
🔊 a formal military gesture of respect
🔊 an act of honor or courteous recognition
“a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
🔊 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”
🔊 recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
“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”
🔊 propose a toast to
“Let us toast the birthday girl!”