SALUTE

(noun) an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
(noun) a formal military gesture of respect
synonyms : military greeting
(noun) an act of honor or courteous recognition
"a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
synonyms : salutation
(verb) express commendation of
"I salute your courage!"
(verb) greet in a friendly way
"I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
(verb) recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
synonyms : present
(verb) honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
(verb) propose a toast to
"Let us toast the birthday girl!", "Let's drink to the New Year"
synonyms : drink , pledge , toast , wassail
(verb) become noticeable
"a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"

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