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succeed to succeed to (something)To take over some title, throne, or position in place of someone else as designated by the political, royal, or corporate hierarchy. The first-born son of the queen is expected to succeed to the throne upon her death. So far in the country's history, only eight people have ever succeeded to the presidency through the death or resignation of their predecessors.See also: succeedsucceed to somethingto fall heir to something; to take something over. Carl will succeed to the throne when he is of age. Mary succeeded to the throne at the age of three months.See also: succeedsucceed tov. To replace another in some office or position: The princess succeeded to the throne after her father's death and became queen.See also: succeed |