proceed

[pruh-seed, proh-seed]

verb (used without object)

1. to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.

   Synonyms: continue, progress
   Antonyms: recede

2. to carry on or continue any action or process.

3. to go on to do something.

4. to continue one's discourse.

5. Law.

   1. to begin and carry on a legal action.

   2. to take legal action (usually followed byagainst ).

6. to be carried on, as an action or process.

7. to go or come forth; issue (often followed byfrom ).

   Synonyms: emanate

8. to arise, originate, or result (usually followed byfrom ).

   Synonyms: ensue, spring

noun

1. proceeds,

   1. something that results or accrues.

   2. the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction.

      The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us.

   3. the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.

2. Archaic.,  proceeds.

proceed

/ prəˈsiːd /

verb

1. (often foll by to) to advance or carry on, esp after stopping

2. (often foll by with) to undertake and continue (something or to do something)

   he proceeded with his reading

3. (often foll by against) to institute or carry on a legal action

4. to emerge or originate; arise

   evil proceeds from the heart

Other Word Forms

• proceeder noun
• reproceed verb (used without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of proceed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English procede, from Latin prōcēdere; pro- ¹, cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of proceed¹

C14: from Latin prōcēdere to advance, from _pro- ¹ + cēdere to go

Synonym Study

See advance.

Example Sentences

A spokesperson from NHS Fife said: "We note the intention to bring further legal proceedings and have referred this to our legal team."

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The reserve was funded using proceeds from the sale of common stock under Strategy’s at-the-market offering program.

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According to the statement, the senator could be recalled to active duty to face “court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.”

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It is understood Siddiq is not subject to investigation or party disciplinary proceedings and retains her Labour Party membership and the Labour whip in the House of Commons.

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To be eligible for a reverse mortgage, a borrower must own their home outright or have a mortgage balance low enough to be paid off with the proceeds of the reverse mortgage.

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Related Words

• advance 
• continue 
• get 
• go ahead 
• go on 
• pass 
• press on 
• progress 
• travel