sa
lute
Third Person
salutes
Present Participle
saluting
Past Tense
saluted
Past Participle
saluted
1
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
transitive
- Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.
- Upon meeting his new team, the coach saluted each player individually, making them feel welcomed.
- The old friends saluted each other with a hearty handshake, reminiscing about their shared memories.
- Every morning, the doorman salutes residents with a cheerful greeting as they leave for work.
- As the train pulls into the station, the passengers eagerly salute their loved ones waiting on the platform.
2
to express admiration or approval
transitive
- The community gathered to salute the local hero for their selfless acts of kindness.
- The teacher decided to salute the outstanding efforts of the students with a special recognition ceremony.
- The company held a ceremony to salute the employee of the month for their exceptional contributions.
- The coach called a team meeting to salute the players who had shown exceptional sportsmanship during the season.
- The school principal took the opportunity to salute the graduating class for their hard work and achievements.
3
to adopt a specific posture as a sign of respect or honor
transitive
- The soldiers saluted their commanding officer as he passed by.
- At the parade, all the recruits saluted the flag with a sharp, disciplined motion.
- He saluted the general before stepping into the briefing room.
- Upon hearing the national anthem, the troops immediately saluted the flag.
- As part of the ceremony, the recruits saluted the monument to fallen heroes.
Synonyms:
4
to become noticeable or perceptible to one of the senses
transitive
- As I walked into the garden, the scent of roses saluted my nose.
- The sound of the church bells saluted us as we entered the town square.
- As the door creaked open, the smell of freshly baked bread saluted our senses.
- A burst of laughter saluted us from the next room.
- A sudden gust of wind saluted their faces as they stepped outside.