Salute is a term used to describe a variety of different forms of expressing respect, admiration, and appreciation. GREETING (8 letters) is a polite form of ADDRESS, often used when meeting someone for the first time. COMPLIMENT (10 letters) is an expression of praise or admiration. CONGRATULATE (12 letters) is to express approval or praise for an achievement. ACCLAIM (7 letters) is to praise enthusiastically. OBEISANCE (9 letters) is a gesture of respect, such as a BOW or curtsy. FELICITATE (10 letters) is to CONGRATULATE someone on an accomplishment. KISS (4 letters) is a physical expression of affection. CALL (4 letters) is to speak to someone in order to get their attention. CHEER (5 letters) is to shout words of encouragement. BOW (3 letters) is a gesture of respect, often done by bending at the waist. TRIBUTE (7 letters) is an act of honoring someone or something. APPROVE (7 letters) is to accept or agree with something. ACKNOWLEDGE (11 letters) is to recognize the existence, truth, or validity of something. ADDRESS (7 letters) is to speak to someone. ACCOST (6 letters) is to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively. TOAST (5 letters) is to drink a TOAST to someone or something. HAIL (4 letters) is to GREET someone enthusiastically. GREET (5 letters) is to welcome someone warmly. SALVO (5 letters) is a simultaneous discharge of firearms.