Meaning : An act of honor or courteous recognition.
Example :
A musical salute to the composer on his birthday.
Synonyms : salutation
Meaning : An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat.
Meaning : Greet in a friendly way.
Example :
I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me.
Meaning : Express commendation of.
Example :
I salute your courage!.
Meaning : Become noticeable.
Example :
A terrible stench saluted our nostrils.
Meaning : Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers.
Meaning : Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation. Assume a prescribed position.
Example :
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute.
Synonyms : present