CEFR C1

proceeds

noun

Meaning

Money obtained from an event or activity, especially from the sale of goods or tickets.

Examples

The entire proceeds from the concert were donated to disaster relief.
Profits from the book sale will be used to fund new library programs.

Synonyms: earnings, revenue, takings, profits

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proceeds (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊsiːdz/

Definition

Money obtained from an event or activity, especially from the sale of goods or tickets.

Examples

The entire proceeds from the concert were donated to disaster relief.
Profits from the book sale will be used to fund new library programs.
The company announced that the proceeds of the sale would be reinvested in research and development.

How to Use proceeds

proceeds from (prepositional phrase): The money that comes from a specific source or activity. — "The proceeds from the bake sale will fund the school trip."
proceeds of (prepositional phrase): The money that comes from a specific source or activity. — "The proceeds of the concert were donated to a local charity."

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