Antonyms for salute


Grammar : Verb
Spell : suh-loot
Phonetic Transcription : səˈlut


Definition of salute

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to greet courteously and respectfully," earlier salue (c.1300), from Latin salutare "to greet, pay respects," literally "wish health to," from salus (genitive salutis) "greeting, good health," related to salvus "safe" (see safe (adj.)). The military and nautical sense of "display flags, fire cannons, etc., as a mark of respect" is recorded from 1580s; specific sense of "raise the hand to the cap in the presence of a superior officer" is from 1844.
  • verb greet; honor
Example sentences :
  • The Great Eastern was dressed, three cheers were given, and a salute was fired.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • He came toward us, humble and cringing, giving the beautiful Arab salute.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • She walked as if she went to meet the morning, and must salute it worthily.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • Lorenzi lowered his point in salute, in accordance with the rules of fence.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • Miss G. Lord, father, what a thump on the back to salute one with.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • So, to this day, when friend meets friend, the word of salute Is still "Rejoice!"
  • Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various
  • You must allow me to salute you—the custom of the country, my dear madam—your daughter too.'
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • There was nothing left him but to salute, which he did as her voice broke the silence.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • However, the Prince's partisans at length arrived to salute him.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • A salute of six muskets was fired in honor of the regal visit.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Synonyms for salute

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