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proceed | process | produce | profit | progress


proceed

pro.ceed

verb [I]

1) to continue doing something which has already been started
2) to do something after finishing something else

how to use

1) proceed with something
2) proceed to + infinitive

examples

1) They have informed us that they don't want to proceed with the same sales strategy.
2) He explained the rules and then proceeded to show us some examples.


process

pro.cess

verb [T]

to deal officially with something such as a document or a request

how to use

process something; data / documents / a request / an application

examples

It took me three days to process all the data.
They haven't processed his visa application yet.


produce

pro.duce

verb [T]

to make large quantities of goods using an industrial process, in order to sell them

how to use

produce something; produce goods, produce a result / an effect; be produced by someone, in a country / place
synonym: manufacture

examples

Our company produces and exports electronic goods all over the world.
The factory produces car parts.


profit

pro.fit

verb [I]

to get something useful (sometimes money) from a situation or a business deal

how to use

profit from something

examples

Many small businesses are profiting from the new tax laws.
I profited from his advice.


progress

pro.gress

verb [I]

to move forward, to improve or develop

how to use

something progresses
uncountable noun:
progress (pronunciation: pro.gress), make progress

examples

Work on the new building is progressing slowly.
We are making good progress and should be finished earlier than expected.

 

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Key to definitions:

verb [T]: transitive verb - a verb which must have an object, e.g. He bought a book. Bought is a transitive verb, book is the object.
verb [I]:
intransitive verb - a verb which cannot have an object, e.g. He walked. Prices are rising. Walk and rise are intransitive - there is no object.

Key to pronunciation:         pay.ment


The word is divided into two parts, showing that there are two syllables. The underlined syllable is the one which is stressed when the word is spoken.



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