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Meaning of succeed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

succeed

Pronunciation:/səkˈsiːd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.

    Example: Autumn succeeds summer.

  2. To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.

    Example: The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime.

  3. To fall heir to; to inherit.

    Example: So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king.

  4. To come after; to be subsequent or consequent to; to follow; to pursue.