Proceed
Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.
Take on and proceed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take on" instead a verb "Proceed".
Nearby Word: proceeding
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
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Likewise, you take on the role of an Ace Pilot in both the X-Wing and TIE Fighter games, and proceed to kill hundreds upon hundreds of government employees doin' their jobs / the good guys.
Source: Ace Pilot -
They then proceed to take on the Japanese underworld.
Source: Film / Black Rain
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