salute

Meanings

• noun, verb

  An act of paying honor by raising the hand or an arm, or by bending the body or the knee, as a sign of respect, admiration, or greeting.

  - "He gave a triumphant salute as the crowd cheered."
  - "The sailor returned the salute with a smart click of his heels."
  - "The general saluted his troops before leading them into battle."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈl(j)uːt/
   
   
   
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2. /səˈlut/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salute
brute , mute , cute , ute , fute , mute

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Variants

List of all variants of salute that leads to same result
salute , saluted , saluter , saluters , salutes , saluting

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Etymology

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From Old French saluer, from Latin salutare ‘to make healthy, save, preserve’, from salus ‘health, safety, welfare’. The act of saluting was originally a way of wishing someone good health or safety.

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Trivia

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1. The highest military salute is called a 'present arms' and involves bringing the rifle to the shoulder, pointing it downwards, and holding it in that position.

2. The Nazi salute was banned in Germany after World War II, and anyone found performing it could face criminal charges.

3. The term 'salute' is also used in astronomy to describe the brightness of a star, and in meteorology to describe the upward motion of air in a thunderstorm.

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Related Concepts

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1. military salute: A formal gesture of respect used in military contexts, typically involving raising the hand or hand salute to the head.

2. Nazi salute: A gesture of fascist ideology, involving raising the right arm in a stiff-armed salute, popularized by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

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Culture

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The salute has been used in various cultures throughout history. In the military, the salute is a sign of respect and obedience. In ancient Rome, soldiers would salute their emperor by raising their right hand. In medieval Europe, knights would salute each other by touching their helmets with their swords. In modern times, the salute has become a symbol of respect and honor in various contexts, such as sports, politics, and social situations.

How to Memorize "salute"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone giving a military salute, raising their hand to their forehead and holding it there for a moment. Imagine the respect and honor conveyed in the gesture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'salute' with the idea of respect and honor. Remember that it is a gesture used to show admiration or greeting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sailors Always Touch Upside Their Hats' to help remember the gesture of a salute.

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