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pro·ceed Audio Help (prō-sēd', prə-) Pronunciation Key
intr.v. pro·ceed·ed, pro·ceed·ing, pro·ceeds

To go forward or onward, especially after an interruption; continue: proceeded to his destination; paused to clear her throat, then proceeded.
To begin to carry on an action or a process: looked surprised, then proceeded to roar with laughter.
To move on in an orderly manner: Business proceeded as usual.
To come from a source; originate or issue: behavior proceeding from hidden motives. See Synonyms at stem¹.
Law To institute and conduct legal action: proceeded against the defaulting debtor.

pl.n. pro·ceeds (prō'sēdz')
The amount of money derived from a commercial or fundraising venture; the yield.

[Middle English proceden, from Old French proceder, from Latin prōcēdere : prō-, forward; see pro-¹ + cēdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots.]

pro·ceed'er n.

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