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- pronunciation:
- s
lut
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
salutes, saluting, saluted |
| definition 1: |
to show respect by raising the right hand to the forehead.
The veterans saluted the flag.
- similar words:
- acknowledge, address, greet
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| definition 2: |
to greet with an expression of respect or good will.
We saluted our teacher by standing up when she entered the room.- synonyms:
- greet, hail
- similar words:
- welcome
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| related words: |
compliment, congratulate, toast |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of saluting.
We all gave a salute as the flag passed by.- synonyms:
- greeting, tribute, welcome
- similar words:
- acknowledgment
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| related words: |
hail, toast, welcome |
| derivation: |
saluter (n.) |
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