succeed

verb

suc·ceed sək-ˈsēd How to pronounce succeed (audio)

succeeded; succeeding; succeeds

intransitive verb

: to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate

especially : to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title

: to follow after another in order

: to turn out well

: to attain a desired object or end

students who succeed in college

obsolete : to pass to a person by inheritance

transitive verb

: to follow in sequence and especially immediately

: to come after as heir or successor

succeeder noun

Example Sentences

Ghosh's remarkable detective work succeeds in rescuing an entire group of marginalized figures from British and South Asian amnesia, if not outright denial.

Maya Jasanoff, New York Review of Books, 18 Dec. 2008 Enter Gordon Brown. Journalistic legend has it that, over dinner in a trendy London restaurant as long ago as 1994, the two of them settled that Blair would lead the Labour party for an unspecified length of time and Brown would then succeed him.

David Pryce-Jones, National Review, 28 May 2007 Maguire, a freelance writer who specializes in culture and technology and recently published a book about spelling bees, paints a vivid portrait of Sullivan as a tough-minded micromanager who tightly controlled every aspect of his show, even telling Ella Fitzgerald what to sing. Behind the avuncular, slightly befuddled façade viewers knew, he writes, was a man consumed by ambition and driven to succeed at any cost.

Peter Keepnews, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2006 You can succeed where others failed. The plan just might succeed. Their attempt seemed unlikely to succeed. Both of them have ambitions to succeed the prime minister. She will succeed him as chair of the committee. The Queen died and was succeeded by James I. James I succeeded to the throne upon the Queen's death in 1603. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Sunday starts a Miami Dolphins season of questions: Can quirky and creative Mike McDaniel succeed as a new head coach?

Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Ohio’s Senate race to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, leans Republican, according to The Cook Political Report.

Henry J. Gomez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 To show up every day as a really consistent player with a consistent attitude for the team, that's a team player, that wants to win and wants to see the team succeed.

Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Truss, who refused to spell out her energy strategy during the two-month campaign to succeed Boris Johnson, now plans to cap energy bills at a cost to taxpayers of as much as 100 billion pounds ($116 billion), British news media reported Tuesday.

Sylvia Hui And Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 Liz Truss, who won a bitter battle to succeed Boris Johnson as British prime minister, is set to preside over a historic moment: For the first time, there is unlikely to be a White man holding one of Britain’s four top seats of political power.

Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 Entering the general election in which he is expected to win handily and succeed Mosby, Bates had $57,543 left in his account as of Aug. 23, with $242,816 in debts.

Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 Watching Serena Williams and Beyoncé struggle and succeed with their choices gave her strength.

Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 The companies that succeed will be those led by smart, committed and clear-eyed founders who have the grit to cut through the chaos and forge a new path—while also staying laser-focused on the fundamentals of running their business.

Stephen Hau, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	succeeders
释义	succeed verb suc·ceed sək-ˈsēd succeeded; succeeding; succeeds intransitive verb 1 a : to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate especially : to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title b : to follow after another in order 2 a : to turn out well b : to attain a desired object or end students who succeed in college 3 obsolete : to pass to a person by inheritance transitive verb 1 : to follow in sequence and especially immediately 2 : to come after as heir or successor succeeder noun Synonyms click come off deliver go go over pan out work out See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Ghosh's remarkable detective work succeeds in rescuing an entire group of marginalized figures from British and South Asian amnesia, if not outright denial. Maya Jasanoff, New York Review of Books, 18 Dec. 2008 Enter Gordon Brown. Journalistic legend has it that, over dinner in a trendy London restaurant as long ago as 1994, the two of them settled that Blair would lead the Labour party for an unspecified length of time and Brown would then succeed him. David Pryce-Jones, National Review, 28 May 2007 Maguire, a freelance writer who specializes in culture and technology and recently published a book about spelling bees, paints a vivid portrait of Sullivan as a tough-minded micromanager who tightly controlled every aspect of his show, even telling Ella Fitzgerald what to sing. Behind the avuncular, slightly befuddled façade viewers knew, he writes, was a man consumed by ambition and driven to succeed at any cost. Peter Keepnews, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2006 You can succeed where others failed. The plan just might succeed. Their attempt seemed unlikely to succeed. Both of them have ambitions to succeed the prime minister. She will succeed him as chair of the committee. The Queen died and was succeeded by James I. James I succeeded to the throne upon the Queen's death in 1603. See More Recent Examples on the Web Sunday starts a Miami Dolphins season of questions: Can quirky and creative Mike McDaniel succeed as a new head coach? Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Ohio’s Senate race to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, leans Republican, according to The Cook Political Report. Henry J. Gomez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 To show up every day as a really consistent player with a consistent attitude for the team, that's a team player, that wants to win and wants to see the team succeed. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Truss, who refused to spell out her energy strategy during the two-month campaign to succeed Boris Johnson, now plans to cap energy bills at a cost to taxpayers of as much as 100 billion pounds ($116 billion), British news media reported Tuesday. Sylvia Hui And Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 Liz Truss, who won a bitter battle to succeed Boris Johnson as British prime minister, is set to preside over a historic moment: For the first time, there is unlikely to be a White man holding one of Britain’s four top seats of political power. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 Entering the general election in which he is expected to win handily and succeed Mosby, Bates had $57,543 left in his account as of Aug. 23, with $242,816 in debts. Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 Watching Serena Williams and Beyoncé struggle and succeed with their choices gave her strength. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 The companies that succeed will be those led by smart, committed and clear-eyed founders who have the grit to cut through the chaos and forge a new path—while also staying laser-focused on the fundamentals of running their business. Stephen Hau, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English succeden, from Anglo-French succeeder, from Latin succedere to go up, follow after, succeed, from sub- near + cedere to go — more at sub- First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing succeed only succeed in only succeed in Kids Definition succeed verb suc·ceed sək-ˈsēd succeeded; succeeding 1 : to achieve a desired result : be successful Half of them wanted me to mess up, and half of them wanted me to succeed. Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control 2 : to turn out well The plan succeeded. 3 : to come after : follow This new model of car succeeds the old one. 4 : to come next after another person in office or position Legal Definition succeed intransitive verb suc·ceed sək-ˈsēd 1 : to come next after another in office or position 2 a : to take something by succession succeeded to his mother's estate b : to acquire the rights, obligations, and charges of a decedent in property comprising an estate the heir, who accepts, is considered as having succeeded to the deceased from the moment of his death Louisiana Civil Code transitive verb 1 : to follow in sequence and especially immediately 2 : to come after as heir or successor succeeders noun plural of succeeder as in successors Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance successors heirs apparent claimants heirs at law representatives heirs inheritors beneficiaries legatees co-heiresses co-heirs assignees coheirs coheiresses descendants heiresses devisees grantees descendents scions
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