SUCCEED

v. 1 follow, come after, supervene The end of the war in the Pacific succeeded the surrender in Europe 2 be successor (to), follow, be heir (to), replace, take the place of, inherit or take over from Elizabeth I succeeded Mary in 1558 3 Often, succeed in or at. make good, thrive, prosper, flourish, be a success, be successful, progress, advance, get ahead or on, attain or gain or achieve success, win, triumph, Colloq make it, arrive, get to the top Has she succeeded in persuading you to sing? He always wanted to make a lot of money and now he has succeeded They have succeeded at whatever they have tried.