precede vs proceed

Definitions

verb

1. come before
2. move ahead (of others) in time or space
3. furnish with a preface or introduction
4. be earlier in time; go back further
5. be the predecessor of

Examples

There is already a great deal of precedent since polygamy has been widely practiced throughout history.

The financial managers and economic wizards are happy that Pakistan has achieved a level of macro-economic stabilization, which is spectacular and unprecedented.

There is a plethora of admirable precedents to this form of conservatism.

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Definitions

verb

1. continue talking
2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity
3. follow a procedure or take a course
4. move ahead; travel onward in time or space
5. follow a certain course

Examples

We require a quorum of 100 students to proceed - and the motion lapses if it isn't obtained.

He looked a bit worried when I sat down at the table and produced a bunch of inhalers, some pills, a bottle of cough syrup and some throat lozenges and proceeded to stuff them all into my mouth…

Choose a white form if you want to add a bit more light to proceedings but, in my humble opinion, speckled purple is the best.

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