Word Meaning

salute definition and meaning

v. t. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
v. t. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
v. t. To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
v. t. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
v. The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
v. A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
v. A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.

Crossword clues for salute

- Acknowledge rank
- Gesture of respect
- Greet South American musical instrument
- Greet with respect
- Greeting
- Hail is returning, as seen with old instrument
- Military greeting
- Pay tribute to
- Tribute