Synonyms for

Proceeds

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

Definition

money or profits from an event or activity

Synonyms & similar words

issue move keep continue go goon return takings yield carryon payoff goforward discontinue take goalong proceed profit earnings revenue income yield return gain take net surplus remains residue balance remainder cash funds capital resources assets wealth

Synonyms by register

Formal

revenue takings earnings income

Informal

money cash loot dough

Literary

returns yields

Antonyms

halt stop cease desist abstain refrain

Common collocations

  • gross proceeds
  • net proceeds
  • ticket proceeds
  • sale proceeds
  • proceeds from the sale
  • proceeds of the event
  • proceeds of the crime

Word family

noun proceeds
verb proceed

Usage note

The noun 'proceeds' is almost always used in the plural form and refers to money obtained from an event or activity. It is often used in financial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The proceeds of the concert will be used to improve the school.
  2. She donated all the proceeds from her lemonade stand to the animal shelter.
  3. The proceeds from the book sales will go to the author.
  4. We made a lot of proceeds from selling our handmade crafts.
  5. The proceeds from the raffle will go to the local hospital.

Quotes

  • The proceeds of a good deed done are like a deposit in the bank, that will, at one time or another, return to us with interest.
  • Charity begins at home, but should not end there. The proceeds should go further.
  • The proceeds of your life will be determined by your purpose.

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