salute

The word “salute” has 2 syllables: sa-lute

It's pronounced as /səˈluːt/

What is synonym and antonym for salute?

In the thesaurus, “salute” has 59 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for salute along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for salute

acclaim
accost
accredit
acknowledge
address
adulate
amenities
applaud
approve
ave
ballyhoo
belaud
bow
bravo
call to
celebrate
cheer
civilities
clap
commend
congratulate
crack up
deify
emblazon
endorse
eulogize
extol
extoll
favor
flatter
glorify
greeting
hail
hello
idolize
indorse
laud
magnify
overpraise
pay homage
pay respects
pay tribute
pleasantries
praise
present arms
receive
recognize
recommend
regards
respects
salutation
sing
snap to attention
speak
support
take hat off to
tout
welcome
wishes

Antonyms for salute

Godspeed
adieu
admonish
avoid
belittle
blame
bon voyage
castigate
censure
chide
congee
criticize
discommend
disparage
excoriate
farewell
good-by
good-bye
ignore
keelhaul
knock
lambast
lambaste
pan
put down
rebuke
reprehend
reprimand
reproach
reprobate
reprove
shun
skewer
slag
slam
vilify

Meanings of salute

noun
1. An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
2. A kiss, offered in salutation.
3. A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
4. A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
verb
1. To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
2. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
3. To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
4. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
5. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
6. To kiss.

Example Sentences

The soldiers stood at attention and gave a crisp salute to their commanding officer.
As a sign of respect, he raised his hand in a formal salute as the flag passed by.
During the ceremony, everyone joined in to salute the bravery of the fallen heroes.
The audience erupted into applause as the veterans received a heartfelt salute for their service.
It's tradition to salute the flag during the national anthem as a symbol of patriotism.

On this page you'll find 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salute, such as: Godspeed, acclaim, accost, accredit, acknowledge, address, adieu.

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