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View usage for: (səksiːd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense succeeds, present participle succeeding, past tense, past participle succeeded1. verbIf you succeed in doing something, you manage to do it. We have already succeeded in working out ground rules with the Department of Defense. [VERB + in] Some people will succeed in their efforts to stop smoking. [VERB + in] If they can succeed in America and Europe, then they can succeed here too. [VERB] Synonyms: triumph, win, prevail More Synonyms of succeed 2. verbIf something succeeds, it works in a satisfactory way or has the result that is intended. Your staff want your business to succeed as much as you do. [VERB] ...a move which would make any future talks even more unlikely to succeed. [VERB] Synonyms: work out, work, be successful, come off [informal] More Synonyms of succeed 3. verbSomeone who succeeds gains a high position in what they do, for example in business or politics. ...the skills and qualities needed to succeed in small and medium-sized businesses. [VERB] Synonyms: make it [informal], do well, be successful, arrive [informal] More Synonyms of succeed 4. verbIf you succeed another person, you are the next person to have their job or position. David is almost certain to succeed him as chairman on January 1. [VERB noun] George III succeeded to the throne in 1760. [VERB + to] Synonyms: take over from, replace, oust, supersede More Synonyms of succeed 5. verb [usually passive]If one thing is succeeded by another thing, the other thing happens or comes after it. All political systems will collapse eventually and be succeeded by others. [be VERB-ed] More Synonyms of succeed succeed in British English (səkˈsiːd) verb1. (intransitive) to accomplish an aim, esp in the manner desired he succeeded in winning 2. (intransitive) to happen in the manner desired the plan succeeded 3. (intransitive) to acquit oneself satisfactorily or do well, as in a specified field to succeed in publishing 4. (when intr, often foll by to) to come next in order (after someone or something) 5. (when intr, often foll by to) to take over an office, post, etc (from a person) he succeeded to the vice presidency 6. (intransitive; usually foll by to) to come into possession (of property, etc); inherit 7. (intransitive) to have a result according to a specified manner the plan succeeded badly 8. (intransitive) to devolve upon the estate succeeded to his son Derived forms succeedable (sucˈceedable) adjective succeeder (sucˈceeder) noun succeeding (sucˈceeding) adjective succeedingly (sucˈceedingly) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin succēdere to follow after, from sub- after + cēdere to go succeed in American English (səkˈsid) verb intransitive1. a. to come next after another; follow; ensue b. to follow another into office, possession, etc., as by election, appointment, or inheritance often with to c. Obsolete to devolve, as an estate 2. to happen or turn out as planned or attempted a plan that succeeded 3. to achieve or accomplish something planned or attempted to succeed in persuading someone 4. to have or enjoy success; realize a goal or goals, esp. in becoming wealthy, winning fame or approval, etc. to succeed in business verb transitive5. to take the place left by; follow into office, etc. 6. to come or occur after; follow SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfollow Derived forms succeeder (sucˈceeder) noun Word origin ME succeden < L succedere, to go beneath or under, follow after < sub-, under + cedere, to go: see cede Examples of 'succeed' in a sentencesucceed In other languagessucceed British English: succeed / səkˈsiːd/ VERB To succeed means to achieve the result that you wanted or to perform in a satisfactory way. We have succeeded in persuading cinemas to show the film. - American English: succeed
- Arabic: يَنْجَحُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: ter sucesso
- Chinese: 成功
- Croatian: uspjeti
- Czech: uspět
- Danish: lykkes
- Dutch: slagen
- European Spanish: conseguir
- Finnish: onnistua
- French: réussir
- German: erfolgreich sein
- Greek: πετυχαίνω
- Italian: riuscire
- Japanese: 成功する
- Korean: 성공하다
- Norwegian: lykkes
- Polish: nastąpić
- European Portuguese: conseguir
- Romanian: a avea succes
- Russian: преуспевать
- Latin American Spanish: conseguir
- Swedish: lyckas
- Thai: ประสบความสำเร็จ
- Turkish: başarmak
- Ukrainian: досягти успіху
- Vietnamese: thành công
Chinese translation of 'succeed' vi - [plan, person]
成功 (chénggōng) - [marriage]
美满(滿) (měimǎn)
vt - [person] (in job)
接替 (jiētì) - (= follow)
继(繼) ... 之后(後) (jì ... zhīhòu) to succeed in doing sth 成功地做某事 (chénggōng de zuò mǒushì) to succeed to the throne 继(繼)承王位 (jìchéng wángwèi)
Definition to achieve an aim I hope they succeed in reaching an agreement. Definition to turn out satisfactorily a move which would make any future talks even more unlikely to succeed Synonyms be successful be effective get results have legs (informal) turn out well go as planned go like a bomb (British, New Zealand, informal) go down a bomb (informal, mainly British) do the business (informal) Definition to do well in a specified field the skills and qualities needed to succeed Synonyms do well be successful triumph cut it (informal) make the grade (informal) get to the top crack it (informal) hit the jackpot (informal) bring home the bacon (informal) gain your end carry all before you do all right for yourself Opposites fail, flop (informal) , be unsuccessful , collapse , fall flat , not manage , fall by the wayside , come a cropper (informal) , go belly up (informal) , go by the board , not make the grade Definition to take over (a position) from (someone) She expects her Norwegian rival to succeed her as the best in the world. Synonyms take over from oust usurp unseat assume the office of fill (someone's) boots step into (someone's) boots She eventually succeeded to the post in 1998. Synonyms take over come into come into possession of Definition to come next in order after (someone or something) He succeeded Trajan as emperor in AD 117. Synonyms come after follow after replace be subsequent to supervene Opposites precede , pave the way for , go before , come before , go ahead of , be a precursor of Additional synonymswhen Henry VIII acceded to the throne Synonyms inherit, come to, assume, succeed, come into, attain, succeed to, enter upon, fall heir to Definition to get or develop (something such as an object, trait, or ability) She has acquired a 50% stake in the company. Synonyms get, win, buy, receive, land (informal), score (slang), gain, achieve, earn, pick up, bag, secure, collect, gather, realize, obtain, attain, amass, procure, come into possession of Definition to attain success These are cars which show you've arrived. Synonyms succeed, make it (informal), triumph, do well, thrive, flourish, be successful, make good, prosper, cut it (informal), reach the top, become famous, make the grade (informal), get to the top, crack it (informal), hit the jackpot (informal), turn out well, make your mark (informal), achieve recognition, do all right for yourself (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition to undertake or take on She will assume the role of Chief Executive. Synonyms take on, begin, accept, manage, bear, handle, shoulder, take over, don, acquire, put on, take up, embrace, undertake, set about, attend to, take responsibility for, embark upon, enter upon Definition to manage to do or get (something) He's halfway to attaining his pilot's licence. Synonyms obtain, get, win, reach, effect, land (informal), score (slang), complete, gain, achieve, earn, secure, realize, acquire, fulfil, accomplish, grasp, reap, procureDefinition to have the intended effect It was a good try but it didn't quite come off. Synonyms succeed, work out, be successful, pan out (informal), turn out well Definition to produce the desired result Sometimes a few choice words will do the trick. Synonyms work, fit the bill, have effect, achieve the desired result, produce the desired result, take care of the problem, be effective or effectual, do the business (informal) Definition to be active, successful, or widespread Business soon flourished. Synonyms thrive, increase, develop, advance, abound, progress, boom, bloom, blossom, prosper, burgeonDefinition to receive (a position or situation) from a predecessor The government inherited an impossibly difficult situation. Synonyms take over, take on, acquire, take up, come into, take responsibility for Both men are poor boys who have made good. Synonyms make it (informal), succeed, do well, flourish, be successful, prosper, arrive (informal), make the grade (informal), turn out well, make your mark (informal), do all right for yourself (informal) Definition to achieve recognition She made her mark in the film industry in the 1960s. Synonyms succeed, make it (informal), make good, prosper, be a success, achieve recognition, get on in the world, make something of yourself, find a place in the sun, make a success of yourself Definition to prove superior We hoped that common sense would prevail. Synonyms win, succeed, triumph, overcome, overrule, be victorious, carry the day, prove superior, gain mastery Definition to be successful The high street banks continue to prosper. Synonyms succeed, advance, progress, thrive, make it (informal), flower, get on, do well, flourish, bloom, make good, be fortunate, grow rich, fare well Additional synonymsDefinition to take the place of the man who deposed and replaced him Synonyms take the place of, follow, succeed, oust, take over from, supersede, supplant, stand in lieu of, fill (someone's) shoes or boots, step into (someone's) shoes or boots Definition to replace (someone) in function or office It seems unlikely that democratically created dictionaries will supersede traditional ones. Synonyms replace, displace, usurp, supplant, remove, take over, oust, take the place of, fill or step into (someone's) boots Definition to take the place of (someone or something) He may be supplanted by a younger man. Synonyms replace, oust, displace, supersede, remove, take over, undermine, overthrow, unseat, take the place ofDefinition to grow strongly and vigorously Today his company continues to thrive. Synonyms prosper, do well, flourish, increase, grow, develop, advance, succeed, get on, boom, bloom, wax, burgeon, grow rich, have legs (informal) Our team is confident of winning again this year. Synonyms be victorious, succeed, triumph, overcome, prevail, conquer, come first, finish first, carry the day, sweep the board, take the prize, gain victory, achieve mastery, achieve first place, carry all before you, topscore (informal) Definition (of a plan or system) to be successful Most of these diets don't work. Synonyms succeed, work out, pay off (informal), be successful, be effective, do the trick (informal), do the business (informal), get results, turn out well, have the desired result, go as planned |