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succeed

[suhk-seed] / səkˈsid /
VERB
attain good outcome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve benefit flourish gain get overcome prevail prosper realize thrive triumph win
STRONG
acquire arrive avail conquer distance earn fulfill hit obtain outdistance outwit possess profit reap receive recover retrieve score secure surmount vanquish work worst
WEAK
be successful carry off come off do all right do the trick get to the top grow famous make a fortune make good make it make out pull off turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit give in hinder languish lose miss pass surrender yield
STRONG
give give up offer relinquish
WEAK
precede
VERB
come after; take the place of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assume replace take over
STRONG
accede displace ensue follow inherit postdate result supersede supervene supplant
WEAK
be subsequent come into come into possession come next enter upon follow after follow in order go next
Antonyms
STRONG
precede
WEAK
fail

Example Sentences

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If humans in Afghanistan couldn’t make informed decisions from loose maps, documents and handwritten memos, then AI agents can’t succeed in such an environment, either.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Reflecting on Tuesday's match, Esposito added: "From a technical standpoint, everything went wrong. The team hasn't worked together enough. Rebuilding will require a long-term strategy, chasing immediate wins with rushed decisions won't succeed."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The publisher named executive Jonathan Greenberger to succeed co-founder and longtime Editor in Chief John Harris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Celia understands what it takes to succeed because success hasn’t always come easily to her, in school at least.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.