Salute
Definition
(verb) A respectful gesture involving raising the right hand to the forehead
Examples
“He gave a formal salute to his superior.”
“She gave a quick salute before boarding the bus.”
“At 7 a.m., the guards salute the flag outside City Hall.”
“Don't salute me, just hand over the keys.”
“When the anthem started, Maya saluted from the front row and stood still.”
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