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Meaning of Succeed
to achieve something desired or intended
Etymology of Succeed
The word "succeed" comes from the Latin words "succedere" meaning "to go or come after" and "cedere" meaning "to go, yield, or give way"
Historically, the word "succeed" was used to describe the act of following or coming after someone or something, but over time its meaning evolved to include the idea of achieving or attaining something
Synonyms
prosper
thrive
flourish
excel
triumph
achieve
accomplish
attain
realize
fulfill
reach
gain
win
conquer
overcome
prevail
rise
ascend
climb
advance
progress
make headway
get ahead
do well
fare well
boom
blossom
bloom
shine
sparkle
glitter
glow
radiate
beam
succeed
score
hit
click
gel
jell
cohere
come together
work out
pan out
turn out
shape up
come off
pay off
flourish
flower
fructify
bear fruit
yield
produce
bring forth
generate
create
make
forge
fashion
build
construct
erect
establish
found
institute
organize
arrange
devise
design
plan
scheme
project
endeavor
strive
struggle
endeavor
try
attempt
seek
pursue
aim
aspire
target
zero in on
home in on
Definitions
- to achieve something desired or intended
- * to gain or attain something, especially as a result of effort or hard work
- * to become or make something successful or prosperous
Usage Examples
- She succeeded in her career as a lawyer after years of hard work and dedication
- * The team succeeded in winning the championship game
- * He succeeded in his attempt to climb the mountain
Antonyms
fail
falter
fall
flop
flunk
founder
miscarry
misfire
fizzle
sputter
stall
stick
flag
lose
forfeit
forfeit
relinquish
surrender
yield
succumb
succumb
give in
give up
throw in the towel
admit defeat
concede
cede
waive
abandon
desert
drop
quit
stop
halt
cease
desist
discontinue
terminate
end
finish
complete
conclude
wind up
wrap up