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What is another word for Proceed? – 196 Proceed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    advance continue progress move go proceed carry execute implement enforce apply administer manage direct conduct supervise oversee regulate control govern command lead guide navigate pioneer initiate commence start begin inaugurate launch undertake pursue follow perpetuate sustain maintain prolong extend expand develop grow flourish thrive prosper succeed rise ascend climb surge push press drive propel impel prompt urge motivate inspire stimulate accelerate hasten quicken expedite facilitate ease simplify continue resume restart revitalize revive renew regenerate

    Meaning of Proceed

    To move forward with a plan or action.

    Definitions

    • To start or continue doing something after a pause or interruption
    • * To take a particular action or course, especially after considering other possibilities
    • * To move forward, especially in a purposeful way

    Etymology of Proceed

    The word "proceed" comes from the Old French word "proceder", which is derived from the Latin words "pro" (meaning "forward" or "onward") and "cedere" (meaning "to go" or "to move")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to move forward" or "to continue doing something"

    Example Uses

    • The company will proceed with the project despite the financial risks
    • * We will proceed to the next stage of the interview process
    • * The police will proceed with the investigation and gather more evidence

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    halt stop cease discontinue abandon terminate end finish conclude suspend delay postpone defer wait pause interrupt break withdraw retreat reverse regress decline deteriorate fail collapse crumble disintegrate dissolve evaporate vanish disappear

    Related Nouns

    process procedure action step stage phase sequence series progression development growth advancement movement motion progress continuation implementation execution administration management direction supervision regulation control governance leadership guidance navigation

    Related Verbs

    advance continue progress move go carry execute implement enforce apply administer manage direct conduct supervise oversee regulate control govern lead guide navigate pioneer initiate commence start begin inaugurate launch undertake pursue follow

    Related Adjectives

    procedural proceduralized methodical systematic systematical orderly organized structured step-by-step gradual progressive continuous ongoing persistent relentless determined purposeful intentional deliberate planned planned-out premeditated calculated strategic tactical effective efficient successful prosperous thriving flourishing