Sekirov Dictionary

salute

UK /səˈl(j)uːt/US /səˈlut/

noun 4
verb 6
forms 5

noun4

•
a formal movement of the hand or arm made to welcome someone or show respect
- The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
•
A kiss, offered in salutation.
- [M]aking an apology which, not suspecting his intention, I did not understand, – he gave me a most ardent salute! I have seldom been more surprised. I had no idea of his taking such a freedom. — 1775
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

verb6

•
To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
- They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
•
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
- I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
•
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
- Then I salute you with this kingly title: / Long live Richard, England's royal king! — 1592
•
(Ireland, informal) to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
- I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
•
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
- Would I had no being, / If this salute my blood a jot; it faints me, / To think what follows. — 1623
•
(no longer used) To kiss.
- #*:Twice indeed with rapture, which once she called rude, did I salute her; and each time, resenting the freedom, did she retire […]. — 1748

forms

saluted · saluting · salutes · saluteth · salutest

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