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noun
- 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 .
- Any action done for the purpose of honor or tribute .
- The orchestra performed the concert as a to Gershwin.
Translations: verb (salutes, saluting, saluted)
- To make a gesture in honor of someone or something.
- They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
- To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude.
- I would like to the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
Translations: Etymology: from Latin salutare "to greet", lit. "wish health to," from salus (gen. salutis) "greeting, good health", related to salvus "safe".
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