salute

CEFRB1

/səˈl(j)uːt/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To raise your hand or give another sign as a greeting or honor.

  2. 02

    noun

    A gesture of greeting or respect.

Examples

  • The captain gave orders for a salute to be fired.

  • I salute your dedicated work.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /səˈlut/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.

  2. A kiss, offered in salutation.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

More examples

In context

  • The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.

  • They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

  • [M]aking an apology which, not suspecting his intention, I did not understand, – he gave me a most ardent salute! I have seldom been more surprised. I had no idea of his taking such a freedom.

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The soldiers blank their commanding officer every morning.

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).