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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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Hernández succeeds last year’s emcee, comedian Shane Gillis, as well as past hosts that include Jimmy Kimmel, John Cena, LeBron James and Peyton Manning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Growth-led reform succeeds only where deregulation is paired with sharper accountability, not weaker protection,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

If that effort succeeds, the ability to read complex quantum states could become faster, smaller, and more practical.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

If West succeeds, the ball is then in the court of Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner or any other Labour heavyweight with eyes on Number 10.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“We’ve had more student transfers with insufficient records than you could imagine. We’re here to help you. And make sure that Fern succeeds in every possible way.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy