reward vs salute

salute vs reward

reward and salute both are nouns.

reward and salute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reward	Yes	No	Yes	No
salute	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, salute is a hyponym of reward; that is, salute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reward:

reward: bestow honor or rewards upon
salute: propose a toast to

Other hyponyms of reward include drink, pledge, toast, wassail, dignify, ennoble, decorate.

reward (noun)	salute (noun)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior	an act of honor or courteous recognition
benefit resulting from some event or action	a formal military gesture of respect
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property	an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
payment made in return for a service rendered

reward (verb)	salute (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards	greet in a friendly way
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions	recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
bestow honor or rewards upon	honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
	express commendation of
	propose a toast to
	become noticeable

Difference between reward and salute

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