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 10 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for salute

  • acknowledge
  • applaud
  • bow
  • congratulate
  • greeting
  • hail
  • praise
  • recognize
  • salutation
  • welcome

Antonyms for salute

  • belittle
  • blame
  • bon voyage
  • criticize
  • disparage
  • farewell
  • godspeed
  • good-by
  • good-bye
  • knock
  • pan
  • put down
  • slam

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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salute, such as: acknowledge, applaud, belittle, blame, bon voyage, bow, congratulate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

hail

  • acclaim
  • acknowledge
  • address
  • applaud
  • ask
  • barrage
  • bombardment
  • call
  • cheer
  • commend
  • distance
  • flurry
  • greet
  • hailstorm
  • hearing
  • praise
  • rain
  • recognize
  • recommend
  • salute
  • salvo
  • shower
  • signal
  • sound
  • storm
  • summon
  • volley
  • welcome

hails

  • acclaim
  • acclaims
  • acknowledge
  • address
  • applaud
  • applauds
  • asks
  • barrage
  • barrages
  • bombardment
  • calls
  • cheer
  • commend
  • commends
  • floods
  • flurries
  • greet
  • hailstorm
  • hearings
  • praise
  • praises
  • rain
  • rains
  • recognize
  • recommend
  • salute
  • salvo
  • shower
  • showers
  • signal
  • sounds
  • storm
  • storms
  • summons
  • volley
  • welcome

necked

  • brush
  • canoodled
  • caress
  • caressed
  • clutch
  • coddle
  • cuddle
  • cuddled
  • decapitate
  • embrace
  • execute
  • feel
  • fondle
  • fondled
  • glance
  • graze
  • greet
  • grope
  • kiss
  • massage
  • nosed
  • nuzzle
  • nuzzled
  • pamper
  • pat
  • patted
  • pawed
  • petted
  • rub
  • salute
  • snuggled
  • spooned
  • stroked

obeisance

pantomime

  • action
  • ape
  • body language
  • clown
  • deception
  • expression
  • farce
  • gesture
  • indication
  • look like
  • mime
  • mirror
  • motion
  • nod
  • performer
  • reminder
  • resemble
  • salute
  • sign
  • signal
  • simulate
  • token
  • travesty

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