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Meaning of the word succeed in English

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succeed

US /səkˈsiːd/
UK /səkˈsiːd/
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Verb

1.

achieve the desired aim or result

Example:
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She worked hard to succeed in her career.
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The plan will succeed if everyone cooperates.
Synonym:
prosper flourish thrive do well make good
Antonym:
fail
2.

take over a throne, inheritance, office, or other position from

Example:
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The prince will succeed his father as king.
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She is expected to succeed to the presidency next year.
Synonym:
inherit take over assume accede to come into
Antonym:
precede
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succeed in nothing succeeds like success if at first you don't succeed, try, try again