succeed

🇺🇸 /səkˈsiːd/ 🇬🇧 /səkˈsiːd/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
verb
A2

To accomplish a goal or to have the desired outcome.

I tried to learn a new language, and I succeeded.

A2

To be effective or prosperous in a job or activity.

He worked hard and eventually succeeded in his career.

R

To follow and take the place of someone or something.

After the old king died, his son succeeded him.

R

To inherit a title, property, etc., after someone's death.

Upon the death of the queen, her daughter succeeded to the throne.

translation

v. To accomplish a goal or to have the desired outcome.; To be effective or prosperous in a job or activity.; To follow and take the place of someone or something.; To inherit a title, property, etc., after someone's death.

Word Forms

3rd Present succeeds
Past succeeded
Perfect succeeded
Progressive succeeding