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TOEFL BNC: 1741 COCA: 2018

succeed
succeed /səkˈsiːd/ verb
succeeds; succeeded; succeeding
succeed
/səkˈsiːd/
verb
succeeds; succeeded; succeeding
Learner's definition of SUCCEED
1 
[no object]
a  : to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result（人）成功，达到目的，实现目标
— often + in
b  : to happen in the planned or desired way顺利完成；奏效；达到预期目的
2 
a  [+ object] : to come after (something) in a series紧跟；接替
b  : to get a particular job, position, or title after the person who had it before you has retired, died, etc.继任；接任
[+ object]
[no object]

nothing succeeds like success

— used to say that one success often results in another success一事成，百事顺
TOEFL BNC: 1741 COCA: 2018

succeed

verb

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

Choose the Right Synonym for succeed

follow, succeed, ensue, supervene mean to come after something or someone.

follow may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence.

speeches followed the dinner

succeed implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank.

she succeeded her father as head of the business

ensue commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development.

after the talk a general discussion ensued

supervene suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable.

unable to continue because of supervening circumstances

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

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The first known use of succeed was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing succeed
TOEFL BNC: 1741 COCA: 2018
succeed

verb¹

 1manage to achieve what you want; do well達到預期目標ADVERB | VERB + SUCCEED | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, marvellously/marvelously, well, wildly, wonderfully極為成功；獲得輝煌成功；很成功◇The book succeeds beautifully in presenting the problem before us.這本書極為成功地向我們展現了這一問題。◇The plan succeeded pretty well.計劃完成得非常成功。➤not quite不太成功▸➤nearly幾乎成功◇They very nearly succeeded in blowing up the building.他們差一點兒炸毀了那座大樓。➤completely, fully, truly完全成功；徹底成功▸➤largely, mostly基本／大體成功◇We feel that we have largely succeeded in our aims.我們覺得已經基本上實現了目標。➤partially, partly部份成功➤rarely很少成功◇This option has rarely succeeded in recent years.近年來這種期權很少盈利。➤eventually, finally, ultimately最後／終於／最終成功▸➤apparently看樣子成功▸➤academically學習上成功◇the pressure on children to succeed academically孩子們學業取得成功的壓力VERB + SUCCEED➤be likely to, be unlikely to可能／不太可能成功◇The appeal is unlikely to succeed.上訴不大可能贏。➤be determined to, hope to, want to決心要／希望／想要成功◇No company can hope to succeed at everything.沒有一家公司可以指望事事成功。➤attempt to, try to試圖／努力成功➤manage to設法成功PREPOSITION➤against戰勝⋯◇to succeed against serious opposition戰勝了不可小覷的反對勢力➤at幹好⋯◇She can teach you how to succeed at tennis.她可以教你如何打好網球。➤in在⋯上取得成功◇We succeeded in repairing the engine.我們修好了發動機。➤with做好⋯◇hints on how to succeed with interior design關於如何做好室內設計的提示
succeed

verb²

 2have a job/position after sb else接替；繼任VERB + SUCCEED | PREPOSITION VERB + SUCCEED➤appoint sb to, elect sb to (especially BrE) 任命／選舉某人接任◇He was appointed to succeed Solti as head of the orchestra.他接替索爾蒂擔任管弦樂隊隊長。➤be tipped to (especially BrE) 被認為最有可能接任➤be expected to預計接任◇He was expected to succeed Jack Smith as CEO when he retired.預計他會在傑克・史密斯退休後接任首席執行官的職位。PREPOSITION➤as繼任⋯◇He was widely tipped to succeed her as leader of the party.人們普遍認為他將接替她擔任該黨的領袖。➤to繼承⋯◇Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in 1558.伊麗莎白 1558 年繼承王位。

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