salute
VERBNOUN
/sə'lut/
6 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
salute is a valid 6-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1A1L1U1T1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does salute mean?
VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Propose a toast to.
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2
Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position.
“When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute”
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3
Become noticeable.
“a terrible stench saluted our nostrils”
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4
Express commendation of.
“I salute your courage!”
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5
Greet in a friendly way.
“I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me”
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6
Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers.
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NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
An act of honor or courteous recognition.
“a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
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2
A formal military gesture of respect.
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3
An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat.
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