succeeds

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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She succeeds Joe Vernachio, who was appointed in 2024 to help orchestrate a turnaround for the struggling sneaker brand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Lilypad quickly succeeds at matching the shy Bonnie with friends online, but their connection is short-lived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The GAO, tasked with reviewing the jobs data after McEntarfer’s termination, found that the BLS generally succeeds in providing accurate, useful, and timely information.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Hundreds of teleoperators will learn where the system succeeds, where it breaks and step in when needed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“If this plan succeeds, you won’t be imprisoned for life anymore. You’ll recover and you’ll go free. So it’s in your best interest to help me.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth