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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But two issues emerged as the case proceeded.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Then, he proceeded to inform me that rather than be put off by this, I should be grateful for the new information so I could fix my error and not appear to be uneducated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The stock then proceeded to close at record highs on May 8, May 12, and May 13.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

According to the RCS spokesman, the prison officials proceeded to take the medication away from him, but it was too late.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Penelope proceeded warily through the pale, perfumed fog.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood