salute
salute Lexical Profile
salute Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A prescribed movement of the hand or body, or the firing of weapons, performed as a formal gesture of respect or recognition.
"The captain raised his right hand in a crisp salute as the ceremonial flag was hoisted."
A gesture, expression, or act of respect, praise, or tribute directed toward a person or achievement.
"The documentary serves as a heartfelt salute to the educators who transformed the community."
• verb
To make a formal gesture of respect or recognition toward someone or something, typically by raising the right hand to the forehead.
"The sailors stood at attention on the deck to salute the visiting dignitaries."
To express warm praise, respect, or admiration for a person or their achievements.
"We salute the volunteers who worked tirelessly through the night to restore power to the town."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English saluten, borrowed from Old French saluer or directly from Latin salutare ('to greet, wish health to'), derived from salus ('health, safety, welfare').