The Clue
Show respect to (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SALUTE
Tags
Notes
The answer SALUTE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
SALUTE as a noun:
1. (salute, salutation) = an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
2. (salute, military greeting) = a formal military gesture of respect
3. an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
SALUTE as a verb:
1. (toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail) = propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
2. greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
3. express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
4. become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
5. honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
6. (salute, present) = recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"