Proceed
Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.
Usage example: you may proceed with your plan
Speed and proceed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Speed" instead a verb "Proceed".
Nearby Word: proceeding
Speed
Speed verb - To proceed or move quickly.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- They're either kidnapped by Raizo, after the battle, or they proceed to Justice High on their own to speed up the team's investigation.
Source: Open Ended Boss Battle - Equip two Halberds with a Synergy seal on each, one preferably the Black Dragon Halberd, then use his Switch Attack (which buffs his attack speed temporarily and can also stun an opponent) on a regular basis and proceed to murder all in your path at super speed.
Source: Game Breaker / Dynasty Warriors -
They walk up to it, go "I wonder...", eat it and then proceed to do pushups at a ridiculous speed while counting them equally fast.
Source: Video Game / Tomodachi Life
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