Answer: proceeded

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROCEEDEDAdvanced.
PROCEEDEDAdvanced
PROCEEDEDMoved along
proceeded(of an action) Be carried on or continued
proceededMove forward, esp. after reaching a certain point
proceededOriginate from
proceeded(of an action) Be started
proceededDo something as a natural or seemingly inevitable next step
proceededStart a lawsuit against someone
proceededPROCEED, to go onward
proceededBegin or continue a course of action