proceed
proceed Lexical Profile
proceed Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To begin or continue a course of action or process, especially after a pause or interruption.
"Once the safety inspection was complete, the crew was given permission to proceed with the construction."
To move or travel forward toward a specific destination.
"Passengers connecting to international flights should proceed directly to Terminal B."
To originate, issue, or arise from a particular source.
"A faint, melodic hum seemed to proceed from the old wooden music box on the shelf."
To initiate or carry on a legal action or lawsuit against someone.
"The regulatory agency decided to proceed against the corporation for violating environmental standards."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'proceed' (to go forward or continue) with the near-homophone 'precede' (to come before in time or order).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'proceder', from Latin 'procedere' meaning 'to go before, go forward, or advance', formed from 'pro-' (forward) and 'cedere' (to go).