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Definition succeed in British English

succeed verb

verb
/səkˈsiːd/
1

to achieve something that you planned to do or attempted to do

Example

We all want to make the peace process succeed.

Example

We finally succeeded in getting Marjorie up the stairs.

Synonyms and related words
succeed manage pull off
1.1

used for saying that someone's actions have a negative result that is the opposite of what they intended

Example

They were trying to please us but just succeeded in offending everyone.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
2

to do well in school, in your career, or in some other activity

Example

You have 50,000 fans hoping that you succeed in the final.

Example

In today's economy, you need to have very specific skills to succeed.

Example

If you want to succeed in business, think big.

Example

There is a lot of pressure on children to succeed in school.

Synonyms and related words
punch above your weight thrive prosper
3

to replace someone in an important or powerful job or position

Example

In 1649 Turkey's Sultan Ibrahim was succeeded by Mohammed IV.

Example

Anderson is expected to succeed Rondell as president of the board.

Synonyms and related words
join arrive enter
3.1

to follow and replace something

Example

Embarrassment had now been succeeded by fear.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
Definition succeed in British English