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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Investors should proceed as if regional energy supply disruptions will definitely occur, even if the physical damage initially seems limited.
From Barron's
They can move into homes that they otherwise might not be able to buy at current prices, or they can sell them and keep the proceeds without having to pay capital-gains taxes.
Lazizi Mara also asked for the case to proceed, saying it would give the camp a chance to reverse the reputational damage it had suffered amid online furor over the suit.
If the trust sells the asset and sends the proceeds to beneficiaries, it passes along the capital-gains tax bill, which inheritors must pay that year.
From Barron's
Greenpeace categorically rejects the accusations, denouncing the proceedings as abusive and a means to silence dissent.
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