acknowledge a salute

Frequency: 5.84.5 per million words

to show that you have seen and accepted a salute

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Examples (10)

  • The officer acknowledged the salute with a brief nod.
  • Every salute must be acknowledged by the senior officer present.
  • The general is currently acknowledging the salutes of the passing troops.
  • You should always acknowledge a salute promptly.
  • He barely looked up to acknowledge the salute.
  • The commander acknowledged their salutes as he walked through the ranks.
  • He failed to acknowledge the salute, which was seen as a sign of disrespect.
  • After the ceremony, the captain took a moment to acknowledge each salute personally.
  • Acknowledging the salute with a crisp movement, the lieutenant continued his inspection.
  • The President will acknowledge the salute of the honor guard upon arrival.