Looking for the meaning of the word PROCEED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PROCEED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Proceed
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- ‘forward’ + cedere ‘go’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prəˈsiːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
begin a course of action
Short Definition:begin course of action
Examples:- the consortium could proceed with the plan
Definition:
move forward
Short Definition:move forward
Examples:- from the High Street, proceed over Magdalen Bridge
Definition:
originate from
Short Definition:originate from
Examples:- his claim that all power proceeded from God
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