proceeded

[ pruh-see-did, proh- ]

adjective

1. the simple past tense and past participle of proceed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proceeded¹

proceed ( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

After giving his speech to the conservative Republican women, Hegseth met several women at the hotel bar and proceeded to get drunk.

From Salon

The England captain came in after Phil Salt was dismissed from the first ball of the tourists' chase and proceeded to hit eight fours and six sixes in a stunning knock.

From BBC

He came back for the final two regular-season games, and the Nighthawks proceeded to score 57 and 56 points.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the medical board accusation, the woman alleged that Cox proceeded without warning to perform a pelvic exam that the patient said was “extremely uncomfortable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Vance proceeded to go into his usual talking points about the importance of restoring manufacturing in Ohio, making sure that “prime age” youth are staying in the workforce and able to provide for their families.

From Salon

Related Words

• advance
• continue
• get
• go ahead
• go on
• pass
• press on
• progress
• travel