English

succeed

səkˈsiːd, səkˈsid
Meaning: to achieve the desired aim or result
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: səkˈsid

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base succeed
3rd person singular present succeeds
Present participle succeeding
Past succeeded
Will future will succeed
Going-to future going to succeed
Imperative negative don't succeed / do not succeed

Example sentences

You will succeed if you try.
You will succeed if you try.
The general feeling was that the plan would succeed.
The general feeling was that the plan would succeed.
You should keep on trying until you succeed.
You should keep on trying until you succeed.
You need a lot of motivation to succeed in your studies.
You need a lot of motivation to succeed in your studies.
A cohesive team is more likely to succeed under pressure.
A cohesive team is more likely to succeed under pressure.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for achieving goals. Also means to take over a position from someone else.

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