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Godspeed

[god-speed]

noun

  1. good fortune; success (used as a wish to a person starting on a journey, a new venture, etc.).



Godspeed

/ ˈɡɒdˈspiːd /

interjection

  1. an expression of one's good wishes for a person's success and safety

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Godspeed1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, in the phrase God spede “may God prosper (you)”; God, speed
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Godspeed1

C15: from God spede may God prosper (you)
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Example Sentences

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"Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!"

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She concluded her post: “Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!”

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In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “Godspeed you, on this next voyage,” referencing the astronaut’s pioneering spirit.

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"I wish you Godspeed as you assume your second term in office," he said.

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“Godspeed, sweet Jimmy. My heart is torn but full of love for Evy, Christian, Anthony & Jimmy Jr,” she tweeted.

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