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

Israeli leaders in recent weeks announced new settlements in the West Bank and said that the military would proceed with an all-out assault against Gaza City.

From Salon

Also included are letters from the Under Sheriff of Cheshire, who sought advice on handling court proceedings for the upcoming Moors Murders trial in 1966.

From BBC

But the Conservative-run council said on Thursday its legal team had been instructed to proceed with an application to the Supreme Court.

From BBC

But following a court hearing on 30 July, Mr Justice Chamberlain ruled that Ms Ammori could proceed with the legal challenge.

From BBC

Aslef said its members would walk out on 3 October and refuse to work non-contractual overtime from 21 September because of the company's "persistent refusal" to adhere to guidelines for disciplinary proceedings.

From BBC

Related Words

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