What does godspeed mean?

Definitions for godspeed
ˈgɒdˈspidgod·speed

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word godspeed.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Godspeednoun

    a successful journey

    "they wished him Godspeed"

ChatGPT

  1. godspeed

    Godspeed is an expression used to wish someone success and safety. It is often used when someone is embarking on a journey or about to undertake a major endeavor. The word originates from Middle English, where 'God' means God and 'speed' means prosperity or success. Thus, godspeed literally means "may God prosper you."

Webster Dictionary

  1. Godspeednoun

    success; prosperous journeying; -- a contraction of the phrase, "God speed you."

Wikidata

  1. Godspeed

    Godspeed, under Captain Bartholomew Gosnold, was one of the three ships on the 1606-1607 voyage to the New World for the English Virginia Company of London. The journey resulted in the founding of Jamestown in the new Colony of Virginia.

Editors Contribution

  1. GODSPEED

    Que dieu et toi soit synchro.

    Good luck and godspeed ... Bonne chance et providence... Bonne chance et en harmonie avec dieu Bonne chance et que dieu te protège Bonne chance et à la grace de dieu

    Etymology: En harmonie avec dieu


    Submitted by anonymous on March 20, 2021  

Suggested Resources

  1. godspeed

    Song lyrics by godspeed -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by godspeed on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce godspeed?

How to say godspeed in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of godspeed in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of godspeed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of godspeed in a Sentence

  1. Joseph Landolph:

    This was such a horrible accident, i served on the EPA scientific advisory board, and I have the utmost respect for the agency. I wish them godspeed in cleaning it up and containing it.

  2. Carlos Yanez Sr.:

    Josh – the third officer – Blas, I believe saved my son in responding the way he did, and got Ella as fast to the hospital, and Junior as fast to the hospital, as he could, my brothers in blue, and sisters, I thank you. Please be safe. Godspeed.

  3. Martin Sorrell:

    As a founder, I can say that WPP is not just a matter of life or death, it was, is and will be more important than that, good fortune and Godspeed to all of you. Now back to the future.

  4. Tom McClintock:

    I hope I'm wrong and I certainly wish the signature drive and all of the Republican candidates Godspeed. But conditions have deteriorated very rapidly over these 17 years. And yet I do wonder if things can be set right.

  5. Glenn Cook:

    The arrest of Robert Telles is at once an enormous relief and an outrage for the Las Vegas Review-Journal newsroom, we thank Las Vegas police for their urgency and hard work and for immediately recognizing the terrible significance of Jeff's killing. Now, hopefully, Las Vegas Review-Journal, the German family and Jeff's many friends can begin the process of mourning and honoring a great man and a brave reporter. Godspeed, Jeff German.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

godspeed#10000#65216#100000

Translations for godspeed

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for godspeed »

Translation

Find a translation for the godspeed definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"godspeed." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/godspeed>.

Discuss these godspeed definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for godspeed? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    money demanded for the return of a captured person
    A confectionery
    B rogue
    C ransom
    D endeavor

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for godspeed: