[suc.ceed] vb [ME succeden, fr. L succedere to go up, follow after, succeed, fr. sub- near + cedere to go--more at sub-] vi (14c) 1 a: to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate; esp: to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title b: to follow after another in order
2. a: to turn out well b: to attain a desired object or end 3 obs: to pass to a person by inheritance ~ vt 1: to follow in sequence and esp. immediately
2: to come after as heir or successor syn see follow -- suc.ceed.er n