A concentrated outpouring, as of missiles, words, or blows

• volley

  1. A simultaneous discharge of a number of bullets or other projectiles.
  2. The bullets or projectiles so discharged.
  3. A group of remarks, expressions, or actions directed toward a certain recipient or audience:

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  1. A simultaneous discharge of a number of bullets or other projectiles.
  2. The bullets or projectiles so discharged.
  3. A group of remarks, expressions, or actions directed toward a certain recipient or audience:

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• storm

  1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.
  2. A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale.
  3. A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles.

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  1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.
  2. A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale.
  3. A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles.

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• shower

  1. A brief fall of precipitation, such as rain, hail, or sleet.
  2. A fall of a group of objects, especially from the sky:
  3. An abundant flow; an outpouring:

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  1. A brief fall of precipitation, such as rain, hail, or sleet.
  2. A fall of a group of objects, especially from the sky:
  3. An abundant flow; an outpouring:

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• salvo

  1. A simultaneous discharge of firearms.
  2. The simultaneous release of a rack of bombs from an aircraft.
  3. The projectiles or bombs thus released.

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  1. A simultaneous discharge of firearms.
  2. The simultaneous release of a rack of bombs from an aircraft.
  3. The projectiles or bombs thus released.

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• fusillade

  1. A discharge from a number of firearms, fired simultaneously or in rapid succession.
  2. A rapid outburst or barrage:
  3. To attack with a fusillade.

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  1. A discharge from a number of firearms, fired simultaneously or in rapid succession.
  2. A rapid outburst or barrage:
  3. To attack with a fusillade.

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• cannonade

  1. To assault with heavy artillery fire.
  2. To deliver heavy artillery fire.
  3. An extended, usually heavy discharge of artillery.

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  1. To assault with heavy artillery fire.
  2. To deliver heavy artillery fire.
  3. An extended, usually heavy discharge of artillery.

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• bombardment

  1. the act of bombing, especially towns or cities
  2. heavy artillery fire
  3. (physics) the incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance

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  1. the act of bombing, especially towns or cities
  2. heavy artillery fire
  3. (physics) the incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance

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• barrage

  1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

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  1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

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An expression, in words or gestures, marking a meeting of persons

• welcome

  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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• salute

  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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• salutation

  1. A polite expression of greeting or goodwill.
  2. Greetings indicating respect and affection; regards.
  3. A gesture of greeting, such as a bow or kiss.

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  1. A polite expression of greeting or goodwill.
  2. Greetings indicating respect and affection; regards.
  3. A gesture of greeting, such as a bow or kiss.

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• greeting

  1. A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

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  1. A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

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To approach for the purpose of speech

• salute

  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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• greet

  1. To salute or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as upon meeting or in opening a letter.
  2. To receive with a specified reaction:
  3. To be perceived by:

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  1. To salute or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as upon meeting or in opening a letter.
  2. To receive with a specified reaction:
  3. To be perceived by:

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• accost

  1. To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request.
  2. To approach and speak to with the intent of having sex.

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  1. To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request.
  2. To approach and speak to with the intent of having sex.

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To address in a friendly and respectful way

• welcome

  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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• salute

  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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  1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
  2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
  3. To honor formally and ceremoniously:

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• greet

  1. To salute or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as upon meeting or in opening a letter.
  2. To receive with a specified reaction:
  3. To be perceived by:

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  1. To salute or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as upon meeting or in opening a letter.
  2. To receive with a specified reaction:
  3. To be perceived by:

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To pay tribute or homage to

• praise

  1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
  2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
  3. A reason for praise; merit.

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  1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
  2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
  3. A reason for praise; merit.

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• panegyrize

  1. To eulogize.
  2. To compose, deliver, or indulge in panegyrics.

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  1. To eulogize.
  2. To compose, deliver, or indulge in panegyrics.

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• magnify

  1. To increase the apparent size of (an object), especially by means of a lens, instrument, or device.
  2. To increase the volume of (sound):
  3. To make more intense or extreme:

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  1. To increase the apparent size of (an object), especially by means of a lens, instrument, or device.
  2. To increase the volume of (sound):
  3. To make more intense or extreme:

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• laud

  1. To give praise to; glorify.
  2. Praise; glorification.
  3. A hymn or song of praise.

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  1. To give praise to; glorify.
  2. Praise; glorification.
  3. A hymn or song of praise.

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• honor

  1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem:
  2. Great privilege:
  3. Good name; reputation:

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  1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem:
  2. Great privilege:
  3. Good name; reputation:

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• glorify

  1. To give glory, honor, or high praise to; exalt.
  2. To cause to be or seem more glorious or excellent than is actually the case:
  3. To give glory to, especially through worship.

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  1. To give glory, honor, or high praise to; exalt.
  2. To cause to be or seem more glorious or excellent than is actually the case:
  3. To give glory to, especially through worship.

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• extol

  1. To praise highly; exalt.

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  1. To praise highly; exalt.

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• exalt

  1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate:
  2. To glorify, praise, or honor.
  3. To increase the effect or intensity of; heighten:

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  1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate:
  2. To glorify, praise, or honor.
  3. To increase the effect or intensity of; heighten:

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• eulogize

  1. To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in a formal eulogy.

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  1. To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in a formal eulogy.

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• celebrate

  1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.
  2. To perform (a religious ceremony):
  3. To extol or praise:

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  1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.
  2. To perform (a religious ceremony):
  3. To extol or praise:

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• acclaim

  1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly.
  2. To acknowledge or declare with enthusiastic approval:
  3. To shout approval.

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  1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly.
  2. To acknowledge or declare with enthusiastic approval:
  3. To shout approval.

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To have as one's home or place of origin

• originate

  1. To bring into being; create or start:
  2. To come into being; start:

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  1. To bring into being; create or start:
  2. To come into being; start:

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• come

  1. in the second person, with relation to the speaker
  2. in the first person, with relation to the person addressed
  3. in the third person, with relation to the person or thing approached

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  1. in the second person, with relation to the speaker
  2. in the first person, with relation to the person addressed
  3. in the third person, with relation to the person or thing approached

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To salute

• honor

  1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem:
  2. Great privilege:
  3. Good name; reputation:

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  1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem:
  2. Great privilege:
  3. Good name; reputation:

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• welcome

  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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  1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home:
  2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
  3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited:

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• cheer

  1. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation:
  2. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders.
  3. Comfort or encouragement:

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  1. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation:
  2. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders.
  3. Comfort or encouragement:

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To call to

• speak-to

  1. (idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest for.
  2. (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.
  3. (idiomatic) To (figuratively) resonate with, to feel emotionally relevant to.

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  1. (idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest for.
  2. (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.
  3. (idiomatic) To (figuratively) resonate with, to feel emotionally relevant to.

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• address

  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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• signal

  1. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication.
  2. A message communicated by such means.
  3. Something that incites action:

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  1. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication.
  2. A message communicated by such means.
  3. Something that incites action:

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To praise

• acclaim

  1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly.
  2. To acknowledge or declare with enthusiastic approval:
  3. To shout approval.

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  1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly.
  2. To acknowledge or declare with enthusiastic approval:
  3. To shout approval.

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• recognize

  1. To know to be something that has been perceived before:
  2. To know or identify from past experience or knowledge:
  3. To perceive or show acceptance of the validity or reality of:

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  1. To know to be something that has been perceived before:
  2. To know or identify from past experience or knowledge:
  3. To perceive or show acceptance of the validity or reality of:

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• applaud

  1. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.
  2. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.
  3. To commend highly; praise:

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  1. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.
  2. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.
  3. To commend highly; praise:

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