Proceed (Verb)
Meaning 1
Follow a certain course; "The inauguration went well"; "how did your interview go?".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The wedding reception proceeded smoothly after the cake cutting ceremony.
- The graduation ceremony will proceed as scheduled despite the rain.
- The tournament went ahead as planned, and the final match will proceed tomorrow.
- After a successful rehearsal, the concert is expected to proceed without any hiccups.
- Although the team had some technical issues, the presentation will proceed as soon as the projector is fixed.
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Meaning 2
Follow a procedure or take a course; "We should go farther in this matter"; "She went through a lot of trouble"; "go about the world in a certain manner"; "Messages must go through diplomatic channels".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Move ahead; travel onward in time or space; "We proceeded towards Washington"; "She continued in the direction of the hills"; "We are moving ahead in time now".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.