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saluted

/səˈl(j)uːtɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To greet or acknowledge someone with a military salute.

    - "Soldiers saluted their commander as he passed by."
    - "The new recruit struggled to remember the correct salute."

Pronunciation
  1. /səˈlutɪd/



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Rhymes
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brute , mute , scute
Variants
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salute , saluted , saluter , saluters , salutes , saluting
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'saluter', meaning 'to greet' or 'to save'. In military contexts, the salute became a formal gesture of respect.


Trivia
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  1. The highest military salute is called a 'Present Arms'. This involves bringing the rifle to the 'present position' and touching the butt to the ground.

  2. In the United States, the military salute is also used as a sign of respect during the national anthem.


Related Concepts
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  1. military salute: A formal gesture of respect, typically involving raising the hand to the forehead or chest.


Culture
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The military salute has a rich cultural history, dating back to ancient Rome and Greece. It has been used in various forms throughout history, from the knightly code of chivalry to modern military protocol.

How to Memorize "saluted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine raising your hand to your forehead and holding it there until your arm is parallel to the ground. This is the basic military salute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the military salute with respect, honor, and discipline.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Soldiers Always Respect Their Commanders Under God' to remember the meaning of the salute.


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