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PROCEED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Proceed.

How to pronounce proceed:

US

Proceed - as a verb

Continue talking

Example: "`i know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10go on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speak11talk8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move ahead; travel onward in time or space

Example: "We proceeded towards washington"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10go forwardmove ahead
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Follow a procedure or take a course

Example: "We should go farther in this matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3move9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Follow a certain course

Example: "The inauguration went well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come aboutfall outgo onhap8happen13occur9pass6pass offtake place
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity

Example: "Keep on working!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10go alonggo onkeep10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They will proceed with the construction of the new building."
"Please proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly manner."
"After careful consideration, we have decided to proceed with the project."
"The meeting will proceed as scheduled."
"She paused for a moment, considering her options before proceeding."
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Word Game Points

Is PROCEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proceed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROCEED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PROCEED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proceed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROCEED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROCEED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proceed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROCEED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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