salute

an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"

a formal military gesture of respect

an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"

express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"

become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"

honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"