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    Succeed

    /səkˈsiːd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To achieve the desired aim or result.
    After years of hard work, she finally succeeded in becoming a published author.
    To come after or follow in order.
    He succeeded his father as the head of the family business.
    To inherit a title, office, or property.
    When the king passed away, his eldest son succeeded to the throne.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'suceden', from Old French 'suceder', from Latin 'succedere', meaning 'to come after'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    succeed at
    To achieve success in a specific task.
    succeed in
    To accomplish or achieve a desired goal or objective.
    succeed to
    To inherit a position or title.

    Related Words

    success
    The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
    successful
    Achieving the desired aim or result.
    successor
    A person or thing that succeeds another.

    Slang Meanings

    Hit it big
    She really hit it big with that startup.
    Make it
    He’s going to make it in Hollywood for sure.