Dictionary entries for 'proceed'

Synonyms

pro·ceed (prō-sēd́, prə-)

[Middle English proceden, from Old French proceder, from Latin prōcēdere, prō-, forward; see pro–¹, + cēdere, to go.]

intransitive verb: -ceed·ed, -ceed·ing, -ceeds.

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

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