salute

Meanings

• an act of honor or courteous recognition
  • "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
• a formal military gesture of respect
• an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
• propose a toast to
• greet in a friendly way
  • "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
• express commendation of
  • "I salute your courage!"
• become noticeable
  • "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
  • "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

Synonyms

drink, military greeting, pledge, present, salutation, toast, wassail