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

However, Mr Barrowman has admitted receiving a large share of the proceeds himself.

From BBC

While she is not obliged to, Gisèle too will attend the proceedings.

From BBC

“It’s important to fund our justice system, because without having a lawyer, you can’t have a trial, you can’t have a proceeding,” Ortega said.

From Los Angeles Times

As of Thursday, she had been moved to Arizona and will return to California while her deportation proceedings remain open, her attorney said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times confirmed Thursday that the longtime couple “are living apart” but “no legal proceedings are underway,” according to Loughlin’s representative.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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