succeed
Translation
to succeed, to follow
Examples
She will succeed in her new job.
She will succeed in her new job.
He will succeed his father as king.
He will succeed his father as king.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to achieve a desired aim in something She will succeed in her new job.
((sb.)) to take over a position from (sb.) He will succeed his father as king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achieve, prosper; Antonyms: fail, lose
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to come after), from 'sub-' (under, after) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'to go after' a goal. If you keep going, you will succeed.