succeeds

VERB

attain good outcome

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

be successful 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

VERB

come after; take the place of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume replace take over

STRONG

accede displace ensue follow inherit postdate result supersede supervene supplant

WEAK

be subsequent come into come into possession come next enter upon follow after follow in order go next

Antonyms

STRONG

precede

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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Denton succeeds Matthew Friend, who will stay on through Sept. 4 “to support an orderly transition,” Nike said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Most big companies pay their CEOs primarily in stock options or restricted stock, often with strings attached: They receive fewer shares if the company does poorly over time—or more, if it succeeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Many of those present will be hoping to retain their jobs or even get a promotion if - and it is still an if - Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

She succeeds Joe Vernachio, who was appointed in 2024 to help orchestrate a turnaround for the struggling sneaker brand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

If it succeeds, they could end the war by sundown.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly