📖 Definitions of "Saluting"
verb
- 1
To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
"They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."
- 2
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
"I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible."
- 3
To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
"I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd."
- 4
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
noun
- 1
The act of giving a salute.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Saluting"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| salutationnoun | A greeting, salute, or address; a hello. |
| pledgeverb | To make a solemn promise (to do something). |
| presentverb | To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. |
| drinkverb | (ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| toastverb | (ambitransitive) To engage in a salutation, often with raising of the drinking vessel, while drinking an alcoholic beverage in honor of someone or something. |
| military greetingnoun | a formal military gesture of respect |
| greetingnoun | (uncountable) The action of the verb to greet. |
| applaudingnoun | applause |
| hailingnoun | The act by which somebody is hailed. |
| praisingnoun | An act of giving praise. |
| appreciatingnoun | appreciation |
| welcomingnoun | hospitable, accessible and cordial. |
| acknowledgingnoun | That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something. |
| yahyanoun | A male given name from Arabic. |
| commendingverb | (transitive) To praise or acclaim. |
| salutatorynoun | (chiefly US) A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface. |
| noddingverb | The act by which one nods. |
| huggingverb | The act of giving a hug. |
| surrenderingverb | An act of surrender. |
| handshakingnoun | A greeting by clasping hands. |
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