Synonyms for

Succeed

Verb / sʌˈksi:d / Another word for succeed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to accomplish something desired or intended

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

prosper thrive accomplish achieve prevail

Informal

make it pull it off win do well

Literary

triumph prevail flourish

Antonyms

fail lose flounder struggle miss collapse founder

Common collocations

  • succeed in life
  • succeed in business
  • succeed in doing something
  • succeed against all odds
  • succeed where others fail
  • succeed brilliantly
  • succeed remarkably

Word family

noun success
verb succeed
adjective successful
adverb successfully

Usage note

Often followed by 'in' when referring to an achievement or task, e.g., 'succeed in passing the exam'. Can also be followed by 'at', e.g., 'succeed at math'.

Example sentences

  1. I hope to succeed in passing my test tomorrow.
  2. She worked hard to succeed in her career.
  3. If you keep trying, you will eventually succeed.
  4. It takes determination to succeed in life.
  5. I am confident that I will succeed in my goals.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. - Roy T. Bennett
  • Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill

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