salute

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Synonyms: solute, saute, salite, salue, salut, salte, saluto, salume

Antonyms: solute, saute, salite, salue, salut, salte, saluto, salume

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Noun

1. An [[utterance]] or [[gesture]] expressing [[greeting]] or [[honor]] towards someone, {{q|now especially}} a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. A [[kiss]], offered in [[salutation]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|military|nautical}} A [[discharge]] of [[cannon]] or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
4. A [[pyrotechnic]] [[device]] primarily designed to produce a loud [[bang]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
2. To act in thanks, [[honor]], or [[tribute]]; to thank or extend [[gratitude]]; to [[praise]].
3. {{lb|en|Ireland|informal}} to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
4. To [[address]], as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
5. To [[promote]] the [[welfare]] and [[safety]] of; to benefit; to gratify.
6. {{lb|en|archaic}} To [[kiss]].

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