succeed
Translation
to achieve a goal, to follow, to prosper
Examples
She will succeed in her exams.
She will succeed in her exams.
He succeeded his father as king.
He succeeded his father as king.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth./-ing)) to achieve a goal in an area She succeeded in passing the exam.
((as sth.)) to be successful in a role He hopes to succeed as an actor.
((sb.)) to take over a position from (sb.) The prince will succeed the queen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achieve, prosper, triumph; Antonyms: fail, lose
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to come after, prosper), from 'sub-' (under, after) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'succeed' as 'going after' something and achieving it. Or, one person 'succeeds' another by 'going after' them in a sequence.