verb
proceed
To arise from a source or cause.
The difficulty proceeds from a mistaken assumption.
Etymology
The parts mean to go forward. Proceeding from a source presents an effect as coming outward from the place or cause that produces it.
More examples
- The argument proceeded from a different premise.
- Their conclusions have proceeded from careful observation.
- The philosopher describes knowledge proceeding from experience.
Forms
proceed · proceeds · proceeded · proceeding