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KK Pronunciation

〔 sәˋlut 〕

Pronunciation

〔 sәˊluːt 〕


Overview of noun salute

The noun salute has 3 senses


  • salute, salutation -- (an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday")

  • salute, military greeting -- (a formal military gesture of respect)

  • salute -- (an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat)


Overview of verb salute

The verb salute has 6 senses


  • toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail -- (propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year")

  • salute -- (greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me")

  • salute -- (express commendation of; "I salute your courage!")

  • salute -- (become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils")

  • salute -- (honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers)

  • salute, present -- (recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute")