proceeded

[pruh-see-did, proh-] / prəˈsi dɪd, proʊ- /

VERB

physically or mentally carry on, carry out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

fare hie journey march repair wend

WEAK

get going get on with get under way make a start move on move out push on set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease discontinue fail finish halt lose retreat retrogress stop yield

STRONG

stay

WEAK

return wait

VERB

flow from; originate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come extend follow pass

STRONG

arise derive emanate ensue head issue result rise spring stem

Antonyms

STRONG

cause

WEAK

cease halt return stop wait

Example Sentences

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Running out of options, a large number of livestock farmers have proceeded to vaccinate their flocks -- even though Greek authorities have not approved the procedure.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sasaki surrendered a single through the right side of the infield to the first batter he faced, then proceeded to strike out the next seven batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Criminal justice data shows the number of cases proceeded against have dropped over the last 10 years.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It then proceeded to finish second in each of the next two seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The children eagerly obeyed and gathered their possessions into neat piles, which they proceeded to measure.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood