voyaged

USAGE SUMMARY

"voyaged" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe traveling or journeying, especially over a long distance or to a distant place. Example: "They voyaged across the vast ocean in search of new lands." Alternative expressions include "traveled" and "sailed."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

40 human-written examples

On board were Bertrand Piccard from Switzerland, Wim Verstraeten from Belgium and Andy Elson from Britain.It is often said that ballooning is other-worldly and, after the Breitling balloon had voyaged to Turkey and then down a bit to Syria, other-worldliness took charge.

The Economist

Space probes have voyaged to the outer solar system, rovers have landed on Mars and orbiting telescopes have discovered thousands of worlds around other stars.

The Economist

Cartier appears to have voyaged to the Americas, particularly Brazil, prior to his three major North American voyages.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Proposing to explore Guiana, he voyaged to Trinidad and sent a boat some distance up the Orinoco River (1594).

Encyclopedia Britannica

Talbot spent time in prison and voyaged to the United States before her true sex was discovered in London in 1796.

Encyclopedia Britannica

In 1898 it voyaged about 300 miles (500 kilometres) from Norfolk, Va., to New York City.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

19 human-written examples

From around £88pp for a two-day/one night trip, including full board and excursions ([phone], bhayacruises.com) Voyages Jules Verne has a new trip for 2011: a cruise right around Cuba, starting and finishing in Havana.

The Guardian - Travel

Sardet was a scientific co-ordinator of the Tara Oceans expedition, a three-year global voyage to all the world's oceans to study plankton.

The Guardian

The films progressed from Ozploitation fodder to the portentous story of a broken man's spiritual voyage back to humanity via death-defying heroic acts.

The Guardian - Film

It was a prophetic choice: The Moment, by Margaret Atwood, which begins, "The moment when, after many years/ of hard work and a long voyage…" Distracted by the Ben Howard track playing in his ears, Mushy managed to read the verse, unsteady at first but building in confidence.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

Elsewhere Carnival has dropped 56p to £25.19 after it announced - after the UK market closed - a higher than expected hit from voyage disruptions and repair costa of $0.08 to $0.10 a share.

The Guardian - Business

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "voyaged" when you want to imbue a journey with a sense of scale, history or adventure. It is particularly effective when describing sea travel or space exploration.

Common error

Do not use "voyaged" to describe routine or short trips, such as a daily commute or a quick trip to the grocery store, as it will likely sound overly dramatic or ironic.

Linguistic Context

The word "voyaged" acts as the past tense and past participle of the verb "voyage". In the sentences provided by Ludwig AI, it functions as the main verb describing an action completed in the past.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Encyclopedias

35%

Science

10%

Less common in

Wiki

3%

Social Media

1%

Reference

1%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The verb "voyaged" is a highly effective and grammatically correct choice for describing significant journeys. Based on the data from Ludwig AI, it is most frequently used in authoritative news and encyclopedic contexts to detail historical expeditions, scientific space missions and metaphorical journeys of the mind. While it is synonymous with "traveled", it carries a unique connotation of grand scale and adventure that makes it ideal for narrative writing. Writers should reserve its use for journeys of considerable distance or importance to maintain its evocative impact.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

journeyed

A very close synonym that emphasizes the distance or time taken

traveled

The most common and generic alternative for moving from place to place

sailed

Specific to travel by water or wind-powered vessels

ventured

Implies a journey that involves risk or entering unknown territory

traversed

Focuses on the act of crossing a specific area or obstacle

trekked

Suggests a long, arduous journey, often on foot

explored

Emphasizes the discovery or investigation of a new area

navigated

Focuses on the technical skill or path-finding involved in the journey

roamed

Suggests traveling without a fixed destination or purpose

wandered

Implies a casual or aimless movement across a distance

FAQs

What can I say instead of "voyaged"?

Depending on your context, you can use alternatives like "journeyed", "traveled" or "sailed".

How do I use "voyaged" in a sentence?

You can use it to describe an epic journey, for example: "The explorer "voyaged" across the Atlantic to find new trade routes."

What is the difference between "voyaged" and "traveled"?

While "traveled" is a general term for any movement, "voyaged" specifically suggests a long, significant or grand journey, often involving a degree of exploration.

Is "voyaged" considered a formal word?

Yes, it is typically found in literary, historical or high-quality journalistic contexts. For everyday conversation, "went" or "traveled" is more common.