succeed

/səksˈiːd/

/səkˈsid/

to succeed

MAIN VERB

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

antonyms : fail

be the successor (of)

synonyms : come after

antonyms : precede

Examples

1. The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion.

2. Opponents have succeeded in planting the seeds of doubt in our team.

3. The team succeeded because everyone did their bit and worked together effectively.

4. In the end, she succeeded because nothing is impossible to a willing heart.