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Updated June 2026
To begin or continue with an action or process after a pause or interruption. It means to move forward or advance in a particular direction.
“After receiving approval, the construction team can proceed with the building work.”
/prəˈsiːd/
pro·ceed
Double E and double C; PRO- prefix pattern
Worth 12 points; the double letters offer flexibility
Shorter words formed from the letters in “proceed”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “proceed”.
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