Synonyms for

Succeeded

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

Definition

To achieve a goal or to do something well.

Synonyms & similar words

succeed follow comethrough deliverthegoods fail precede comeafter bringhomethebacon win accomplished achieved attained completed fulfilled prevailed reached scored solved surmounted won triumphed performed prospered flourished

Synonyms by register

Formal

triumphed prevailed achieved accomplished

Informal

made it pulled it off did it won

Literary

flourished prospered ascended

Antonyms

failed lost defeated missed flunked erred stumbled

Common collocations

  • succeeded in
  • succeeded beyond
  • succeeded greatly
  • succeeded where
  • succeeded at
  • succeeded in life
  • succeeded in business

Word family

noun success
verb succeed
adjective successful
adverb successfully

Usage note

The verb 'succeed' can be followed by 'in' to indicate the area of achievement, or by 'from' to indicate following in the footsteps of someone. It is often used with adverbs like 'greatly', 'fully', or 'eventually'.

Example sentences

  1. She succeeded in baking a delicious cake for her friend's birthday.
  2. He succeeded in winning the race and received a medal.
  3. The team succeeded in scoring the winning goal.
  4. She succeeded in finishing her homework before dinner.
  5. He succeeded in making a good impression on the job interview.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get. - W.P. Kinsella
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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