#1 salute v. [toast, drink, pledge, wassail] propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year". wn
#2 salute v. greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me". wn
#3 salute v. express commendation of; "I salute your courage!". wn
#4 salute n. [salutation] an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday". wn
#5 salute n. [military greeting] a formal military gesture of respect. wn
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