Godspeed
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈɡɑdˌspid/
- Literature
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vaya con Dios
- Good luck and Godspeed in seeking and seeing justice done.
- wish someone Godspeed
- goodbye and Godspeed
- luck and Godspeed
Congratulations once again, and I wish you Godspeed.
- Congratulations once again, and I wish you Godspeed.
Examples
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"We shall miss you, Laura," Adam finished quietly, in the hush of the crowded church, "but we bid you Godspeed and send you on your way with all our love and blessings."
Fiction book (1991) -
If there's no further business, I wish you and your crew Godspeed.
Fiction book (1991) -
Thank you. "Godspeed," I said.
Fiction book (1994) -
And might I say to you both, Godspeed?
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We wish you all the luck in the world and Godspeed.
Blog text (7) -
Godspeed and good luck to you.
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I wish you good luck and Godspeed in your journeys.
Blog text (13) -
Godspeed to you and Nelson tonight.
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We are gathered here today to say Godspeed to Beth and Steve-- two of our young redeemers who are going to give two years of their young lives to God and to bringing His message to the lost people of Scotland.
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And might I say to you both, Godspeed?
Synonyms
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1.0
A warm message wishing someone happiness and success
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6.3
Words people say to wish someone a good and safe trip
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9.9
A way to say goodbye and wish someone well
Antonyms
How Supportive
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Morphology
Etymology
Godspeed comes from an old blessing made of God and speed, where speed used to mean 'success' or 'good luck' rather than 'fast'. So saying Godspeed is like saying 'may God make you succeed', which is why we use it to wish someone a safe and successful journey.