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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He then proceeded to post a 38-11 record over 24 seasons against the Jets, a spell that once included a 15-game winning streak.

From The Wall Street Journal

He looked incredibly small as he proceeded to threaten Europe.

From Salon

The solicitor general urged the justices to remove Cook, saying the president would suffer “irreparable harm” if she was able to remain at the Fed as the case proceeded through the courts.

From MarketWatch

Well, every Liverpool player proceeded to score as they won 11-10 on penalties.

From BBC

Russo then proceeded to list the reasons players gravitate to Chavez Ravine: “Play in L.A. Winning team. Great organization. Good weather. Have a chance to be in the World Series every year.”

From Los Angeles Times