to have a favourable result; to turn out well
to achieve a desired object or end
to attain wealth or fame
(+ to) to inherit something, esp sovereignty, rank, or title
to follow after another in order
to follow (something) in sequence
to come after (somebody) as heir or successor
succeeder noun
[Middle English succeden from Latin succedēre to go up, follow after, succeed, from sub- + cedēre to go]