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

In the notice, the Care Inspectorate said failure to demonstrate compliance with any one of the improvements within the required timescale could result in it proceeding to make a proposal to cancel the home's registration.

From BBC

“I find it interesting that you want order … in this proceeding now,” Bondi said.

From Los Angeles Times

To date, ICE has not placed Rovidio Marin in removal proceedings, charged him with violating immigration law, set bond, issued a Notice to Appear or otherwise processed him, according to the order.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that meant "further evidence should be obtained" from the government in order to proceed with the prosecution but said the evidence was not "forthcoming".

From BBC

She wouldn't comment on "ongoing investigations" and legal proceedings – including the Comey case.

From BBC

Related Words

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