Proceed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /prō-ˈsēd/ pro·ceed

Meaning & Definition of Proceed

Proceed (verb)

  1. to come forth from a source, issue
  2. to continue after a pause or interruption
  3. to go on in an orderly regulated way

Proceed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move forward along a course

    "you may proceed with your plan"

    similar: advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, progress, gain ground
    related: accelerate, fast-forward, speed, approach, near, journey, pass, repair, run, travel, wend, actuate, drive, impel, propel, push, take out
    opposite: remain, stand, stay, stop
    near: arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt, suppress, delay, interrupt, stall, cramp, hamper, inhibit, cease, let up, pause, regress, wait

Related Entry: Proceed (along) (verb)

Proceed (along) is a different word from Proceed. The synonyms below are for proceed (along), not for proceed.

  1. to make one's way through, across, or over

    "the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet"

    similar: course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), perambulate, peregrinate, track, transit, travel, traverse
    related: hike, traipse, tramp, tread, walk, ride, run, crisscross

Related Entry: Proceed (with) (verb)

Proceed (with) is a different word from Proceed. The synonyms below are for proceed (with), not for proceed.

  1. to begin again or return to after an interruption

    "we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch"

    similar: continue, pick up, renew, reopen, restart, resume
    related: resuscitate, revive, recrudesce
    near: complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish, belay, break, can (slang), cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Proceed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Proceed:

advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, progress, gain ground

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Proceed

Words with the opposite meaning of Proceed:

remain, stand, stay, stop

Related Words for Proceed

accelerate, fast-forward, speed, approach, near, journey, pass, repair, run, travel, wend, actuate, drive, impel, propel, push, take out

Near Antonyms of Proceed

arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt, suppress, delay, interrupt, stall, cramp, hamper, inhibit, cease, let up, pause, regress, wait

Word Forms of Proceed

Inflections: proceeded, proceeding, proceeds

Origin & Etymology of Proceed

Middle English proceden, from Anglo-French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- forward + cedere to go pro-

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Proceed

Words & Phrases Containing Proceed

proceed against, proceed from

Frequently Asked Questions about Proceed

What does "Proceed" mean?

"Proceed" means to come forth from a source, issue. As a verb, it is defined as: to come forth from a source, issue.

What is another word for "Proceed"?

Other words for "Proceed" include advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along and get on. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Proceed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Proceed"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Proceed". Common alternatives include advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go and go along.

What is the opposite of "Proceed"?

Antonyms of "Proceed" include remain, stand, stay and stop. Near antonyms include arrest, balk, block and check.

How do you use "Proceed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Proceed" in a sentence: "you may proceed with your plan".

Is "Proceed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Proceed" is a verb.

Is "Proceed" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Proceed" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Proceed"?

"Proceed" is pronounced /prō-ˈsēd/ and divided into syllables as pro·ceed.