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be successful

VERB
come through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pitch in prevail succeed
WEAK
achieve be victorious carry out chip in contribute kick in score triumph win
Antonyms
WEAK
fail
VERB
get ahead
Synonyms
WEAK
advance climb do well flourish get on leave behind make good outdo outmaneuver overtake progress prosper surpass thrive
Antonyms
WEAK
fail fall behind
VERB
go over
Synonyms
WEAK
be impressive click come off go pan out prove
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore neglect
VERB
hack it
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplish avail bring home the bacon carry off come out on top come through cut it cut the mustard deliver the goods get to the top hit the mark make a go of it make it make the cut make the grade prevail pull it off score win
VERB
succeed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve benefit flourish gain get overcome prevail prosper realize thrive triumph win
STRONG
acquire arrive avail conquer distance earn fulfill hit obtain outdistance outwit possess profit reap receive recover retrieve score secure surmount vanquish work worst
WEAK
carry off come off do all right do the trick get to the top grow famous make a fortune make good make it make out pull off turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit give in hinder languish lose miss pass surrender yield
STRONG
give give up offer relinquish
WEAK
precede

Example Sentences

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Rocket Lab’s loyal supporters are confident that Beck and the company will be successful.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The buyer hoped to capitalize on superfan enthusiasm, but has yet to be successful with that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“In order to do that, you need to be successful yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“Whether you call us a golden generation or whatever you want to call us, we were a group of men trying to be successful for our country,” says Rooney.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I have a feeling he will be successful.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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