succeed

Definition

• v. attain success or reach a desired goal
• v. be the successor (of)

Word forms

Past participle

succeeded

Past tense

succeeded

Third person singular

succeeds

Present participle

succeeding

Example sentences

1. vi.

   If you work hard and stay focused, you will succeed in your goals.

2. vt.

   After the CEO retired, his daughter will succeed him as the new leader of the company.