1 intr. a (often foll. by in) accomplish one's purpose; have success; prosper (succeeded in his ambition). b (of a plan etc.) be successful.
2 a tr. follow in order; come next after (night succeeded day). b intr. (foll. by to) come next, be subsequent.
3 intr. (often foll. by to) come by an inheritance, office, title, or property (succeeded to the throne).
4 tr. take over an office, property, inheritance, etc. from (succeeded his father; succeeded the manager).
Phrases and idioms:
nothing succeeds like success one success leads to others.
Derivatives:
succeeder n.
Etymology: ME f. OF succeder or L succedere (as SUB-, cedere cess- go)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.