salute

English

Etymology

from Latin salutare "to greet"; literally, "wish health to," from salus (gen. salutis) "greeting, good health", related to salvus "safe".

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Noun

salute (plural salutes)

1. A formal gesture done in honor of someone or something, usually with the hand or hands in one of various particular positions.

   The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.

2. Any action done for the purpose of honor or tribute .

   The orchestra performed the concert as a salute to Gershwin.

Translations

Translations

Finnish: tervehdys (fi) (1), kunnianosoitus (fi) (2) German: Salut (de) m. Greek: Χαιρετισμός (el) m.

Norwegian: hilsen m., honnør m. Scottish Gaelic: fàilte (gd) f. Spanish: saludo (es) m.

Verb

salute (third-person singular simple present salutes, present participle saluting, simple past and past participle saluted)

1. To make a gesture in honor of someone or something.

   They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

2. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude.

   I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.

Translations

Translations

Czech: salutovat (cs), zdravit (cs) German: salutieren (de)

Greek: χαιρετίζω (el) -cheretizo Norwegian: hilse (no)

Related terms

• salubrious
• salutary
• salutation

See also

• hello, hi
• gesundheit
• toast
• greet, greeting
• good health, bless you

Anagrams

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Corsican

Interjection

salute

1. hello, hi

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Italian

Etymology

From Latin salus, salutem.

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Noun

salute f. (plural saluti)

1. health, wellbeing

Interjection

salute!

1. cheers!
2. bless you!

Anagrams

• esulta

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Latin

Noun

salūte

1. ablative singular of salūs