Definition of proceed

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pro·ceed    (pr-sd, pr-) KEY 

intr.v.
pro·ceed·ed, pro·ceed·ing, pro·ceeds

1. To go forward or onward, especially after an interruption; continue: proceeded to his destination; paused to clear her throat, then proceeded.
2. To begin to carry on an action or a process: looked surprised, then proceeded to roar with laughter.
3. To move on in an orderly manner: Business proceeded as usual.
4. To come from a source; originate or issue: behavior proceeding from hidden motives. See Synonyms at stem¹.
5. Law To institute and conduct legal action: proceeded against the defaulting debtor.

pl.n.
pro·ceeds(prsdz)

The amount of money derived from a commercial or fundraising venture; the yield.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English proceden, from Old French proceder, from Latin prcdere : pr-, forward ; see pro-¹ + cdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
pro·ceeder(Noun)