n. 25B6; noun
he gave the Brigadier a salute : GREETING, salutation, gesture of respect, obeisance, acknowledgement, welcome, address.
a salute to British courage : TRIBUTE, testimonial, homage, toast, honour, eulogy; celebration of, acknowledgement of.
25B6; verb
he saluted the ambassadors : GREET, address, hail, welcome, acknowledge, toast; make obeisance to.
we salute a great photographer : PAY TRIBUTE TO, pay homage to, honour, celebrate, acknowledge, take one's hat off to.