Succeed Definition & Meaning
succeed
- verb
- 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"
- be the successor (of); "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?"
"Succeed" in song lyrics
See how succeed is used in real songs:
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"A modern-day woman with the will to succeed"
2 Live Crew — With Your Badself -
"The best start to the end of the finish line to succeed"
Alexipharmic — Fox News -
"It's not about greed, it's just tryin to succeed"
Apathy — Make Alotta Money
Words that rhyme with succeed
Usage tips for "succeed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "succeed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for succeed to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does succeed mean?
- 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" be the successor (of); "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?"
- What part of speech is succeed?
- Succeed is a verb.
- How many definitions does succeed have?
- Succeed has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).