salute vs reward

reward vs salute

salute and reward both are nouns.

salute and reward both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of salute include honor, honour.

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

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

Difference between salute and reward

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