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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proceeded

But negotiations with Canada have proceeded at a slower pace.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Twice his application was given to a council officer who proceeded to leave during the process, which cost months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

England and India proceeded to play out a classic with the hosts 2-1 heading to The Oval for the fifth and final Test.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

While the dwelling had been “newly updated” when Williams purchased it, she proceeded to overhaul it.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

Penelope proceeded warily through the pale, perfumed fog.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood