Proceed Definition & Meaning
proceed
- verb
- continue talking; "I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on--pretend we are not in the room"
- 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"
- 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"
- follow a certain course; "The inauguration went well"; "how did your interview go?"
- 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"
"Proceed" in song lyrics
See how proceed is used in real songs:
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"Nodding off some nosebleed for tryna proceed"
60 Second Assassin f/ Killah Priest, Kristina Green, Timbo King — Paradise -
"If I'm outta line, yo speak ya mind and proceed"
Almighty f/ Kevlaar 7, Phillie — Soul Position -
"Yo, p-perm term, as I proceed"
Analog Brothers — Perms Baldheads Afros & Dreads
Words that rhyme with proceed
Usage tips for "proceed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "proceed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for proceed to find words that pair well.