succeed meaning and definition

SUCCEED verb

Definition of succeed (verb)

1. attain success or reach a desired goal
   • "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
   • synonyms: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, win
   • antonym: fail
2. be the successor (of)
   • "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?"
   • synonyms: come after, follow
   • antonym: come before