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to salute
01
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
Transitive: to salute sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
salute
3rd person singular
salutes
present participle
saluting
past simple
saluted
past participle
saluted
Examples
Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.
02
to express admiration or approval
Transitive: to salute sb/sth
Examples
The community gathered to salute the local hero for their selfless acts of kindness.
03
to adopt a specific posture as a sign of respect or honor
Transitive: to salute sb/sth
Examples
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer as he passed by.
04
to become noticeable or perceptible to one of the senses
Transitive: to salute one's senses
Examples
As I walked into the garden, the scent of roses saluted my nose.
Salute
01
an action or gesture showing respect, acknowledgment, or courteous recognition
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
salutes
Examples
She gave a salute to her mentor for years of guidance.
02
a ceremonial or official gesture of respect performed by members of the armed forces
Examples
Soldiers gave a salute when the officer entered.
03
an act of greeting expressed with polite words or gestures, such as bowing, lifting a hat, or nodding
Examples
He gave a quick salute as he passed the neighbor's house.
Lexical Tree
salutatory
saluter
salute
