salute vs honor

honor vs salute

salute and honor both are nouns.

salute and honor both are verbs.

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

As verbs, honor is a hypernym of salute; that is, honor is a word with a broader meaning than salute:

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

Other hypernyms of salute include honour, reward.

salute (noun)	honor (noun)
an act of honor or courteous recognition	the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a formal military gesture of respect	a woman's virtue or chastity
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
	the state of being honored

salute (verb)	honor (verb)
greet in a friendly way	accept as pay
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	show respect towards
express commendation of
propose a toast to
become noticeable

Difference between salute and honor

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