salute

(noun) an act of honor or courteous recognition. Synonyms: salutation. Examples: "A musical salute to the composer on his birthday."

(noun) a formal military gesture of respect. Synonyms: military greeting.

(noun) an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat.

(verb) propose a toast to. Synonyms: toast, drink, pledge, wassail. Examples: "Let us toast the birthday girl!." "Let's drink to the new year."

(verb) greet in a friendly way. Examples: "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me."

(verb) express commendation of. Examples: "I salute your courage!."

(verb) become noticeable. Examples: "A terrible stench saluted our nostrils."

(verb) honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers.

(verb) recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. Synonyms: present. Examples: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute."