Meaning of the word succeed in English

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succeed

US /səkˈsiːd/

UK /səkˈsiːd/

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

Synonym:

fail

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

Synonym:

precede

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