godspeed
see also: Godspeed
Interjection
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Godspeed#English|Godspeed
Noun

godspeed

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Godspeed#English|Godspeed

Godspeed
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ɡɒdˈspiːd/
  • (America) IPA: /ɡɑdˈspid/
Interjection
  1. (dated) The wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them, typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavor.
    • 1925-29, Mahadev Desai (translator), Mahatma Gandhi, The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Part I, chapter xi:
      I arrived at last, did obeisance to my uncle, and told him everything. He thought it over and said: ' […] At the threshold of death, how dare I give you permission to go to England, to cross the seas? But I will not stand in your way. It is your mother's permission which really matters. If she permit you, then godspeed! Tell her I will not interfere. You will go with my blessings.'
Noun

godspeed (plural godspeeds)

  1. (dated) A statement of wishing someone a prosperous journey, or success.
Synonyms Related terms Translations
  • French: bonne chance, bon courage, que Dieu soit avec toi/vous
  • German: viel Erfolg!
  • Portuguese: vai com Deus
  • Russian: пожела́ние удача
  • Spanish: vaya con Dios, buena suerte



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