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    succeed
    /səkˈsiːd/

    verb

    • 1. achieve the desired aim or result: "keep trying and you will eventually succeed" Similar triumphbe victoriousachieve successbe successfulOpposite failfailflop
    • 2. take over a throne, office, or other position from: "he would succeed Hawke as Prime Minister" Similar replacetake the place oftake over fromcome afterOpposite precede

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUCCEED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to take an official job or position after someone else: He succeeded his father as editor of the paper. When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne. to come after another person or thing in time: In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › succeedSucceed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SUCCEED is to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; especially : to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title. How to use succeed in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Succeed.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUCCEED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    to succeed is to turn out well, to attain a goal: It is everyone's wish to succeed in life. to flourish is to give evidence of success or a ripe development of power, reputation, etc.: Culture flourishes among free people. to prosper is to achieve and enjoy material success: He prospered but was still discontented. thrive suggests vigorous ...

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsucceed verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    [intransitive] to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended. Our plan succeeded. Whether we succeed or fail depends on ingenuity and luck. succeed in doing something He succeeded in getting a place at art school.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › SucceedSUCCEED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Succeed definition: to happen or terminate according to desire; turn out successfully; have the desired result. See examples of SUCCEED used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › succeedSucceed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you succeed at something, you reach a goal or do really well. If you practice speaking Arabic every day, you are likely to succeed at becoming fluent in this language.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › succeedSucceed - definition of succeed by The Free Dictionary

    succeed. ( səkˈsiːd) vb. 1. ( intr) to accomplish an aim, esp in the manner desired: he succeeded in winning. 2. ( intr) to happen in the manner desired: the plan succeeded. 3. ( intr) to acquit oneself satisfactorily or do well, as in a specified field: to succeed in publishing.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUCCEED | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SUCCEED definition: 1. to achieve what you are trying to achieve: 2. to take an official job or position after someone…. Learn more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › succeedsucceed | meaning of succeed in Longman Dictionary of...

    succeed meaning, definition, what is succeed: to do what you tried or wanted to do: Learn more.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › successSuccess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SUCCESS is degree or measure of succeeding. How to use success in a sentence. degree or measure of succeeding; favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence; one that succeeds…