salute

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Related terms 1.6 Anagrams 2 Italian 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun 2.3 Interjection

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] 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.

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[edit] Verb

to 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.

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• sanon
• salud
• salyut
• salut
• safe
• sound
• hello, hi
• Gesundheit, gesundheit, gezondheid
• toast
• greet, greeting
• good health, bless you
• help
• hint

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of aelstu
• Aleuts

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[edit] Italian

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[edit] Noun

salute f. (plural saluti)

1. health

[edit] Interjection

salute!

1. cheers!
2. bless you!