succeed
gb/səksˈid/ us/səksˈid/
B1
English
~ 1800
sikerül, elér, kibontakoztat, megvalósít, követ, utódja lesz
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to succeed in [doing something]
She worked hard and finally succeeded in passing the exam.
Keményen dolgozott, és végül sikerült letennie a vizsgát.
The company succeeded in launching its new product on time.
A vállalatnak sikerült időben piacra dobnia az új termékét.
He succeeded where many others had failed.
With determination, you can succeed in anything you try.
They succeeded in persuading him to join the team.
Learner examples
I want to succeed in school.
Szeretnék sikeres lenni az iskolában.
She succeeded in getting the job.
Sikerült megszereznie az állást.
He succeeded in making a cake.
They succeeded in winning the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'in' before a verb ('He succeeded to win' instead of 'He succeeded in winning').
Meaning
Achieve a goal or aim
Collocations
succeed in business
|succeed in life
|succeed against the odds
|succeed where others failed
Synonyms
achieve (Often used for completing specific tasks or objectives, sometimes less personal than 'succeed'.)
|
accomplish (Emphasizes the completion of something, often a task or project.)
Antonyms
fail (Direct opposite; to not achieve the intended goal.)
Themes
work
|education
|personal_development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To do what you wanted to do or reach the goal you tried for.
To accomplish what one set out to do or to attain a desired outcome.
VERB
B2
2
követ
B1
utódja lesz
B1
Usage pattern:
to succeed [someone] as [position]
She will succeed her father as CEO next year.
Jövőre ő követi az apját a vezérigazgatói poszton.
He succeeded the previous ambassador after her retirement.
Az előző nagykövet nyugdíjba vonulása után ő lett az utódja.
Charles succeeded his mother to the throne.
The vice president succeeded the president after his resignation.
Learner examples
He will succeed her as team leader.
Ő veszi át majd a helyét csapatvezetőként.
She succeeded her uncle as king.
Nagybátyja után ő lett a király.
The son succeeded his father as head of the company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'to be successful' and use it incorrectly for achievements instead of role succession.
Meaning
Take over a role or position
Collocations
succeed the king
|succeed her as manager
|succeed to the throne
Synonyms
replace (General term for taking someone's place; less formal than 'succeed' in official contexts.)
|
follow (More general, can mean coming after in time or order without implying authority.)
Antonyms
precede (To come before someone in a position or role.)
Themes
business
|politics
|history
|work
Definition
To have a job or position after another person leaves it.
To come next after someone in a job, position, or title, especially as an official replacement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
succeed
IPA
GB/səksˈid/
US/səksˈid/
Syllables & stress
suc - ceed (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceed)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: succeed
- 3rd Person Singular: succeeds
- Present Participle: succeeding
- Past: succeeded
Word family
Forms
succeeds
verb
succeeding
verb
succeeded
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful
adjective B1
unsuccessfully
adverb
Expressions
succeed in doing something
1/səksˈid ˈɪn dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Achieve something through effort
To do something you wanted after trying hard.
Examples
- He finally succeeded in fixing the car.
- They succeeded in solving the problem together.
succeed to the throne
1/səksˈid tə ðə θɹˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
Become king or queen after predecessor
To become king or queen after the last one dies or leaves.
Examples
- He succeeded to the throne after his father's death.
- She succeeded to the throne when her brother stepped down.