1. salute - Noun
2. salute - Verb
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOur forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well. Dwight D. Eisenhower
But now I salute you who follow me, It is my time to stand at ease ... content. Christopher Vokes
A salute from this corner to President Bush for saying he was willing to investigate raising or eliminating the cap on salaries subject to the Social Security tax. Nick Clooney
You salute the stars. Klingon Proverb
Many meet the gods, but few salute them. Latin Proverb
If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, pick it up; and if you can't pick it up, paint it. Army Proverb