Definitions

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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On Tuesday, Shiffrin was racing with a gold medal on the line in the team combined event and proceeded to turn in one of the slowest slaloms of the day—and her entire career.

From The Wall Street Journal

They go on tangents about Palmer introducing Whitehall to the 1997 film “Soul Food,” which Whitehall proceeded to reference on set.

From Los Angeles Times

Heaps’ defense lawyer was not informed of the note or of the communications, and the trial proceeded to a verdict.

From Los Angeles Times

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