proceed
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
to carry on or continue any action or process.
to go on to do something.
to continue one's discourse.
Law.
to begin and carry on a legal action.
to take legal action (usually followed by against).
to be carried on, as an action or process.
to go or come forth; issue (often followed by from).
to arise, originate, or result (usually followed by from).
proceeds,
something that results or accrues.
the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction: The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us.
the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.
Archaic. proceeds.
Origin of proceed
1synonym study For proceed
Other words for proceed
Opposites for proceed
Other words from proceed
- pro·ceed·er, noun
- re·pro·ceed, verb (used without object)
Words that may be confused with proceed
- precede, proceed
Words Nearby proceed
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How to use proceed in a sentence
He said the proceeds of the sale would benefit the foundation’s philanthropic efforts in the region.
Morning Report: Redistricting Issues Could Get Lost in Translation | Voice of San Diego | February 10, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoSince then, Ford has given away tens of millions of masks and is now turning proceeds from its health-care products toward manufacturing the clear respirators and air filtration kits, Baumbick said.
Ford’s next pandemic mission: Clear N95 masks and low-cost air filters | Hannah Denham | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostYou don’t make money inside of a community and not use some of the proceeds to give back to those in need.
EVgo has raised about $575 million in proceeds through the business combination, including a $400 million in private investment in public equity, or PIPE.
EVgo to go public via SPAC in bid to power EV charging expansion | Kirsten Korosec | January 22, 2021 | TechCrunchSome 30% to 40% of those proceeds, says CEO Arik Shtilman, will go toward mergers and acquisitions.
Why investors are excited to see the Plaid and Visa merger die | Lucinda Shen | January 13, 2021 | Fortune
What does Bondi mean that clerks now should “determine how to proceed”?
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over | Jay Michaelson | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was done after we had received a binding legal opinion from Justice and approval from the White House to proceed.
CIA Interrogation Chief: ‘Rectal Feeding,’ Broken Limbs Are News to Me | Kimberly Dozier | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo any discussions have to proceed with all three nations on board.
But there is broad agreement between Washington and Ankara as to how the fight against ISIS should proceed, he said.
Exclusive: Turkey OK’s American Drones to Fight ISIS | Eli Lake, Josh Rogin | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity.
The Vatican's Same-Sex Synod: The Bishops Hear About Reality. Do They Listen? | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat the inconstancy of such notices, in cases equally important, proves they did not proceed from any such agent.
Still, monsieur, I am willing to proceed upon the lines which would appear to be more agreeable to yourself.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniWith the announcement of the thirty-six directors, it was possible to proceed to the active opening of the institutions.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsWe now proceed to learn the eighteen kings intermediate between William II.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)They will proceed, at once, to their offices and lodge their names and serve under their present chiefs.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
British Dictionary definitions for proceed
/ (prəˈsiːd) /
(often foll by to) to advance or carry on, esp after stopping
(often foll by with) to undertake and continue (something or to do something): he proceeded with his reading
(often foll by against) to institute or carry on a legal action
to emerge or originate; arise: evil proceeds from the heart
Origin of proceed
1- See also proceeds
Derived forms of proceed
- proceeder, noun
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