Cool MateSucceed
UK /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/US /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
In simple words: to do well or to reach a goal
Examples
- If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals.
- Many people dream of wanting to succeed in their careers.
- She hopes to succeed where others have failed.
- They believe that teamwork helps everyone to succeed.
- In order to succeed, you need to be persistent.
Usage notes
Use 'succeed' in general situations where someone achieves their aims. More common in neutral contexts than in formal discussions. Avoid using in overly casual settings.
Grammar pattern
succeed + in + gerund
Memory hint
Think of 'succeed' as 'succeeding' in your 'needs'—you find a way to meet them.
Collocations
- admirably
- beautifully
- brilliantly
- be likely to
- be unlikely to
- be determined to
- against
- at
- in
- admirably
- beautifully
- brilliantly
- be likely to
- be unlikely to
- be determined to
- against
- at
- in
- appoint somebody to
- elect somebody to
- be tipped to
- as
- to
- appoint somebody to
- elect somebody to
- be tipped to
- as
- to
Synonyms
- follow
Antonyms
- fail
- stop
- flop
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'succeed in' vs 'succeed at'
- Using 'succeed' without an object or context
- Incorrectly conjugating with 'succeeded' in future tense