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proceed
[pruh-seed, proh-seed]
verb (used without object)
to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: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 byagainst ).
to be carried on, as an action or process.
to go or come forth; issue (often followed byfrom ).
Synonyms:to arise, originate, or result (usually followed byfrom ).
Synonyms: ,
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.
proceed
/ əˈː /
verb
(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
Other 51Թ Forms
- proceeder noun
- reproceed verb (used without object)
- ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of proceed1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Iran subsequently launched retaliatory airstrikes with tensions proceeding to escalate between the two countries.
At a press conference on Saturday, Civil Aviation Secretary SK Sinha admitted that the last two days had been "very hard", but assured the investigation was proceeding smoothly and in the right direction.
In a May 12 statement announcing its proposed rule, CMS described a “loophole” as “money laundering,” and said California had financed coverage for over 1.6 million “illegal immigrants” with the proceeds from its MCO tax.
Unless separately appearing in state or federal court on criminal charges, people in civil immigration proceedings are typically not entitled to a court-appointed lawyer.
An investigation by ProPublica in December 2024 revealed that doctors in states with abortion bans often feel abandoned by lawyers and hospital leaders when seeking guidance on how to proceed with patients in emergencies.
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