salute - noun

an act of honor or courteous recognition

a formal military gesture of respect

an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

salute - verb

• propose a toast to
• greet in a friendly way
• express commendation of
• become noticeable
• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

salute - thesaurus

drink   pledge   present   salutation   toast   wassail