Word Type

Verb

The word "proceed" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

recede regress

Derived Terms

proceedable proceeder

Derived From

procession

Context

legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act come about fall out go go on hap happen locomote move occur pass pass off speak take place talk travel

Manner Of

happen travel

Related Terms

procedure proceeds process procession

Related Terms

advance carry on methodically orderly procedure proceeds process valid

Similar Terms

bear on carry on continue preserve uphold

Synonym Network

continue go progress

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