go on synonyms

go on

v.

  1. To act

    execute, behave, conduct; see act 1, 2.

  2. To happen

    occur, come about, take place; see happen 2.

  3. To persevere

    persist, continue, bear; see endure 1.

  4. To approach

    creep or loom up, near, advance; see approach 2.

  5. *To talk

    chatter, converse, speak; see talk 1.

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