GODSEND Definition & Meaning

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godsend

[ god-send ]

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noun

an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.

godsend

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noun

a person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is particularly welcome

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

1805–15; earlier God's send, variant (by influence of send ¹ ) of God's sond or sand, Middle English Godes sand ( sand Old English: message, service)

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see send ¹

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The measles vaccine was a godsend to worldwide public health, and it's an absolute scandal that this lethally ignorant dolt has any power over public health.

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It was a godsend: A war far away, a complex global crisis and a simple, populist message tailor-made for Trump rallies: “Why are we helping Ukraine when we have problems here?”

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But faceless communication turns out to be a godsend for a woman who can’t even bring herself to get out of her pajamas most days.

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Much of their new album was recorded remotely, a decision Goodwin has previously said was a "godsend" as it allowed him to take part.

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Which is great for the Galaxy, because for them he’s truly been a godsend.

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