Salute /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Saluted; p. pr. & vb. n. Saluting

1. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

   I salute you with this kingly title.

2. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.

   You have the prettiest tip of a finger . . . I must take the freedom to salute it.

3. To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc. (Mil. & Naval)
4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. [Obs.]

1. The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
2. A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
3. A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc. (Mil. & Naval)