■ verb
1》 achieve an aim or purpose.
↘attain fame, wealth, or social status.
2》 take over an office, title, etc. from (someone).
↘(often ~ to ) become the new rightful holder of an office, title, etc.
3》 come after and take the place of: her embarrassment was ~ed by fear.
Derivatives
~er noun ( archaic ).
Origin
ME: from OFr. succeder or L. success- , succedere 'come close after'.