Lead and Proceed

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Proceed and lead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proceed" instead a verb "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.

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Lead and proceed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Proceed".

Nearby Word: proceeding

party	lead party	proceed party
force	lead force	proceed force
life	lead life	proceed life
way	lead way	proceed way
Other words: world, empire, enemies.

After Adam decides not to proceed with the Apocalypse, he restores everything that was damaged in the lead-up, including Aziraphale's shop and Crowley's car.

Source: Literature / Good Omens
The Determinator: Parker is cornered by several terrorists, who proceed to pump so many bullets into him, he's more lead than flesh.

Source: Film / Troma's War
Unfortunately, some of his peers from another criminal organization find out where he's at, and discover him conveniently tied up as they proceed to pump him full of lead.

Source: Chained to a Bed

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