Salute
/səˈluːt/
nounverbB1
Definition
A salute is a respectful greeting or sign, usually done by raising the hand to the forehead or head. It is often used in the military or formal events to show respect or honor. As a verb, to salute means to perform this gesture or to show respect in a formal way.
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A formal gesture of respect or greeting, especially in the military
- •The soldiers gave a salute to their officer.
- •She returned the salute with a quick raise of her hand.
- •The crowd saluted the flag during the national anthem.
To greet or show respect by making this gesture
- •The cadets saluted their commander before the ceremony.
- •He saluted the flag every morning as part of his routine.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of 'salute' like 'hello,' but a formal and respectful one, often with a special hand movement
- ✓Picture a soldier raising their hand to their forehead in a straight, quick motion to greet a commander
- ✓It's the feeling of respect and honor you show when you admire someone or recognize their position
- ✓Sounds like 'suh-LOOT' → imagine shooting a quick, neat 'shoot' of respect with your hand up
- ✓In movies, when soldiers meet a general, they salute to show respect and follow rules
- ✓NOT like waving (friendly and casual), salute is formal and serious
- ✓NOT like nodding (just moving the head), salute uses the hand and is a special sign
- ✓NOT like shaking hands (touching hands), salute is done without touching others
Try Other Words
- •Greet: to say hello or welcome someone (Use when the situation is casual or friendly)
- •Honor: to show great respect (Use when focusing on respect without the physical gesture)
- •Acknowledge: to show you see or recognize someone (Use when showing recognition but not always with a gesture)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: root "salut-" from Latin meaning "health" or "greeting"
- •Etymology: from Latin "salutare," meaning "to greet" or "to wish health"
- •Historical development: Originally meant to wish health or well-being, later developed into a formal gesture of respect
- •Modern usage: Used mostly for military or formal respectful greetings, and sometimes in ceremonies or official events
Reflect & Connect
•How do you feel when someone salutes you? Does it change depending on who salutes?
•Can you think of other ways to show respect besides a salute? When might those be better?
Fill in the blanks
1.Soldiers salute their officers to ___ respect and follow military rules.
2.A salute is different from a wave because it is more ___ and formal.
3.When the flag is raised, people often salute to ___ their country.
4.To salute someone means to ___ them with a special hand gesture.
5.A salute usually involves raising the hand to the ___ or forehead.
6.Unlike a handshake, a salute does not ___ touch between people.
7.The general returned the salute with a ___ and quick hand movement.