salute (
http://definr.com/salute)
n 1: an act of honor or courteous recognition: "a musical salute
to the composer on his birthday" [syn:
salutation]
2: a formal military gesture of respect [syn: {military
greeting}]
3: an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like
bowing or lifting the hat
v 1: propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!" "Let's
drink to the New Year" [syn:
toast,
drink,
pledge,
wassail]
2: greet in a friendly way
3: express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
4: honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead
soldiers
5: assume a position; in the military [syn:
present]