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Voyaged: meaning, definitions and examples

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voyaged

 

[ ˈvɔɪɛdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling by sea

Voyaged refers to the act of traveling, particularly over a long distance by sea. It often implies an adventurous or exploratory journey.

Synonyms

explored, journeyed, sailed, traveled

Examples of usage

  • They voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean in search of new lands.
  • The sailor voyaged for months before returning home.
  • During the Age of Exploration, many explorers voyaged to unfamiliar territories.
  • The ship voyaged through treacherous waters.

Translations

Translations of the word "voyaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajou

🇮🇳 यात्रा की

🇩🇪 gereist

🇮🇩 berlayar

🇺🇦 подорожував

🇵🇱 podróżował

🇯🇵 航海した

🇫🇷 voyagé

🇪🇸 viajado

🇹🇷 seyahat etti

🇰🇷 항해했다

🇸🇦 سافر

🇨🇿 cestoval

🇸🇰 cestoval

🇨🇳 航行了

🇸🇮 potoval

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 сапар шекті

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობდა

🇦🇿 səyahət etdi

🇲🇽 viajado

Word origin

The word 'voyaged' is derived from the Old French word 'voiage', which means 'journey' or 'travel'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'viatica', meaning 'provisions for a journey'. The term has been used in the English language since the late Middle Ages, primarily in the context of exploring new lands or undertaking long sea travels. It emphasizes not just the act of traveling, but the often significant and sometimes perilous nature of the journey, particularly in historical contexts where sea travel was fraught with danger. Over time, 'voyage' has come to encompass a broader meaning, applying to any lengthy travel, regardless of the means of transport. The term evokes a sense of adventure and discovery, which continues to resonate in both literature and real-life explorations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,997, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.