salute

1. v. t. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail. Source: opted

2. v. t. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc. Source: opted

3. v. t. To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc. Source: opted

4. v. t. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. Source: opted

5. v. The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting. Source: opted

6. v. A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc. Source: opted

7. v. A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc. Source: opted

8. n. an act of honor or courteous recognition Source: wordnet

9. n. a formal military gesture of respect Source: wordnet

10. n. an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat Source: wordnet

11. v. propose a toast to Source: wordnet

12. v. greet in a friendly way Source: wordnet

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