salute vs recognize

salute is a noun but recognize is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of salute include greet, recognise.

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

salute: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
recognize: express greetings upon meeting someone

Other hypernyms of salute include greet, recognise.

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

Other hypernyms of salute include greet, recognise.

salute (noun)	recognize (noun)
an act of honor or courteous recognition
a formal military gesture of respect
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

salute (verb)	recognize (verb)
greet in a friendly way	perceive to be the same
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	be fully aware or cognizant of
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
express commendation of	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
propose a toast to	express greetings upon meeting someone
become noticeable	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of
	exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)