Synonyms for

Proceeded

Verb / prʌˈsi:dɪd / / prəʊˈsi:dɪd / Another word for proceeded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To continue or carry on with an action or process.

Synonyms & similar words

goon goforward move continue go carryon goalong discontinue keep proceed continue advance persist pursue ensue follow maintain progress resume

Synonyms by register

Formal

advanced continued progressed moved forward

Informal

went on carried on kept going moved on

Literary

ventured forged ahead pressed on

Antonyms

stopped halted ceased desisted paused delayed retreated

Common collocations

  • proceeded to do
  • proceeded with caution
  • proceeded to the next
  • proceeded directly
  • proceeded to trial
  • proceeded to the next stage
  • proceeded to the next step

Word family

noun proceeds
verb proceed
adjective proceeding

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts to indicate moving forward with an action or plan. Be mindful of its past tense 'proceeded' versus the present participle 'proceeding'.

Example sentences

  1. She proceeded to tell me about her day.
  2. They proceeded with the meeting despite the technical difficulties.
  3. He proceeded to eat his lunch.
  4. The construction workers proceeded with building the new bridge.
  5. The band proceeded to play their encore.

Quotes

  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. So, too, must any process of change begin with a single step. - Lao Tzu
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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