One entry found for succeed.

Main Entry: suc·ceed
Pronunciation: sk-sd
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English succeden "to come after," from Latin succedere "to go up, follow after," from sub- "under, near" and cedere "to go, yield" --related to CONCEDE, NECESSARY
1 a : to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; especially : to inherit sovereignty b : to follow after another in order
2 a : to turn out well b : to reach a desired end or object : be successful <students who succeed in school>
- suc·ceed·er noun

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