HyperDic: salutation

English > 3 senses of the word salutation:
NOUNcommunicationsalutation, salutean act of honor or courteous recognition
communicationsalutation, greeting(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
communicationsalutationword of greeting used to begin a letter
English > salutation: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn act of honor or courteous recognition.
Synonymsalute
Broaderrecognition, creditapproval
Spanishsalutación
Catalansalutació
Verbssalutehonor with a military ... / military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
salutepropose a toast to
English > salutation: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting).
Synonymgreeting
Narrowercalling card, visiting card, cardA printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
good afternoon, afternoonA conventional expression / expression of greeting or farewell
good morning, morningA conventional expression / expression of greeting or farewell
hailenthusiastic greeting
hello, hullo, hi, howdy, how-do-you-doAn expression / expression of greeting
pax, kiss of peace(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
reception, responseThe manner in which something is greeted
regard, wish, compliments(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
salute, military greetingA formal military gesture of respect
saluteAn act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
welcomeA greeting or reception
well-wishingAn expression of good will from one person to another
Broaderacknowledgment, acknowledgementA statement acknowledging something or someone
Usage ofplural, plural formThe form of a word that is used to denote more than one
Spanishsaludo, salutación, salva
Catalanbenvinguda, salutació, salut
Verbssalutegreet in a friendly way
English > salutation: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
Meaningword of greeting used to begin a letter.
BroaderopeningThe initial part of the introduction
Spanishsalutación
Verbssalutegreet in a friendly way

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