verb🔗ShareTo make a gesture in honor of (someone or something)."They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."militaryritualactionsigncommunicationtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise."I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible."actioncommunicationmilitaryritualsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify."The company's new policy, offering flexible work hours, saluted the needs of its employees with young children. "valueattitudemoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo kiss."After a long journey, the returning sailor saluted his wife warmly, then embraced her. "bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading