proceed — to continue with a course of action
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue with a course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈsiːd/
Example Sentences
- After eating 10 hamburgers, he proceeded to order dessert.
- The meeting will proceed despite the fire alarm going off.
- Please proceed to gate 5 for boarding.
proceed
VERB[/prəˈsiːd/]
to continue with a course of action
to continue with a course of action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining 'pro' (forward) and 'cedere' (to go or yield), literally meaning 'to go forward.' This Latin formation evolved through Old French before entering Middle English with the sense of advancing or progressing in action.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -cedere (to go, yield). The Latin root 'cedere' also appears in related words like 'recede' and 'concede,' maintaining the core sense of movement or progression.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating 10 hamburgers, he proceeded to order dessert.”
“The meeting will proceed despite the fire alarm going off.”
“Please proceed to gate 5 for boarding.”
“We should proceed with the project as scheduled.”
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