proceed
Americanverb (used without object)
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to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
- Antonyms:
- recede
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to carry on or continue any action or process.
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to go on to do something.
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to continue one's discourse.
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Law.
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to begin and carry on a legal action.
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to take legal action (usually followed byagainst ).
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to be carried on, as an action or process.
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to go or come forth; issue (often followed byfrom ).
- Synonyms:
- emanate
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to arise, originate, or result (usually followed byfrom ).
noun
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proceeds,
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something that results or accrues.
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the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction.
The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us.
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the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.
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Archaic. proceeds.
verb
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(often foll by to) to advance or carry on, esp after stopping
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(often foll by with) to undertake and continue (something or to do something)
he proceeded with his reading
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(often foll by against) to institute or carry on a legal action
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to emerge or originate; arise
evil proceeds from the heart
Related Words
See advance.
Other Word Forms
- proceeder noun
- reproceed verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of proceed
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English procede, from Latin prōcēdere; pro- 1, cede
Example Sentences
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"He was completely believable, dressed to the nines with his sword. He then proceeds to take over."
From BBC
The foundation said, in a previous statement, it was "unable to comment on the charges, which relate to the duke's personal conduct and private life, and which are subject to live, criminal proceedings".
From BBC
The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said it was aware of "crude fabrications" being advertised online alongside claims the proceeds will go to the animal welfare charity.
From BBC
Magistrates are wanted across criminal, youth, and civil and family proceedings, and have specialist legal advisers to support them to deal with a range of cases.
From BBC
And then I proceeded to leave things at that contribution level for years to come.
From MarketWatch
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