Synonyms for

Succeeds

Verb / sʌˈksi:dz / Another word for succeeds — 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

triumphs prevails accomplishes achieves

Informal

makes it pulls it off gets there wins out

Literary

prospers flourishes thrives

Antonyms

fails loses perishes flounders misses falls

Common collocations

  • succeeds in
  • succeeds beyond
  • succeeds where
  • succeeds greatly
  • succeeds admirably
  • succeeds brilliantly
  • succeeds in life

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 'to' to indicate inheritance of a position or title.

Example sentences

  1. He succeeds in his studies because he works hard.
  2. The company will succeed if they continue to innovate.
  3. She hopes to succeed as a singer someday.
  4. The team's efforts finally succeeded in winning the championship.
  5. If you want to succeed, you need to believe in yourself.

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 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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