Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Salute.
How to pronounce salute:
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Salute - as a noun
An act of honor or courteous recognition
Example: "A musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salutation10An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
Salute - as a verb
Propose a toast to
Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drink10pledge10toast5wassail10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honor8honour9reward10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Greet in a friendly way
Example: "I meet this man every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greet6recognise12recognize21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express commendation of
Example: "I salute your courage!"
Become noticeable
Example: "A terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
Example: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present9Example Sentences
"He gave a military salute to the general."
"The crowd cheered and gave a salute to the champion."
"The soldier stood at attention and rendered a salute."
"She raised her hand in a formal salute."
"The officer returned the salute."
Word Game Points
Is SALUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, salute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SALUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is SALUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, salute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSALUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is SALUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, salute is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSALUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
