proceed

[ verb pruh-seed; noun proh-seed ]

/ verb prəˈsid; noun ˈproʊ sid /

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verb (used without object)

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).

noun

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.

OTHER WORDS FOR proceed

1 progress, continue, pass on.

7 emanate.

8 spring, ensue.

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OPPOSITES FOR proceed

1 recede.

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Origin of proceed

1350–1400; Middle English procede<Latin prōcēdere.See pro-¹, cede

synonym study for proceed

1. See advance.

OTHER WORDS FROM proceed

pro·ceed·er, nounre·pro·ceed, verb (used without object)

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proceed

precede, proceed

How to use proceed in a sentence

Registration costs $5 and all proceeds go to the two organizations.
Calendar: Nov. 13-19|Parker Purifoy|November 13, 2020|Washington Blade
Every player on the roster is featured in this year’s calendar, which is available online for $20, with all proceeds benefiting the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.
Capitals’ 2021 calendar features relatable theme, with players at home during pandemic|Scott Allen|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
A site displaying Yaroslav Koporulin’s artwork, some of which may be for sale with the proceeds used to support his family, can be accessed here.
Husband’s tragic death leaves D.C. man to raise 4 young children alone|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|November 11, 2020|Washington Blade
It’s mostly just fun and a distraction from the tension of human politics, but each voter pays $1 per vote and proceeds go to the Rabbit Hash Historical Society.
After a tight race, a French bulldog was elected mayor of this small Kentucky town|Sydney Page|November 9, 2020|Washington Post

We will be donating proceeds from our opening to support the Filipino community….
Barkada leans into its friendly name|Evan Caplan|November 5, 2020|Washington Blade
He just walked around the periphery of the development and proceeded on.
Exclusive: Inside a Cop-Killer’s Final Hours|Michael Daly|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Their decay proceeded without a ready supply of oxygen, producing hydrocarbons like methane instead of oxygen-bearing molecules.
Methane on Mars: Life or Just Gas?|Matthew R. Francis|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Three off-duty cops working as security guards apprehended Saylor and proceeded to restrain him in an ultimately fatal fashion.
Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls|Emily Shire|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gelhaus proceeded to fire eight shots at Gonzalez, striking him seven times, when he said Gonzalez raised the barrel.
Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls|Emily Shire|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sharpton proceeded inside to join three other national civil-rights leaders in an hour-long meeting with the president.
Is Al Sharpton Running New York City Hall From the White House?|Michael Daly|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Being quieted by the Captain with a draught of cold tea, and made to sit down, the examination of the book proceeded.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
So we put on our things, and proceeded to walk along the river to a place called Paradise, on account of its loveliness.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Conny stepped smilingly forward, and proceeded to affix the band around the vicar's massive throat.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
“Now this is what I call real felicity,” observed the major, pulling out a pipe which he proceeded to fill.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
He drew up the rocker, hoisted his slippered feet on the rail, and proceeded to smoke a cigar.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin

British Dictionary definitions for proceed

proceed

/ (prəˈsiːd) /

verb (intr)

(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; ariseevil proceeds from the heart

Derived forms of proceed

proceeder, noun

Word Origin for proceed

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

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Origin of proceed

synonym study for proceed

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How to use proceed in a sentence

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