Main Entry:

suc·ceed

Pronunciation:

\sək-ˈsēd\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English succeden, from Anglo-French succeeder, from Latin succedere to go up, follow after, succeed, from sub- near + cedere to go — more at sub-

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1 a: to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate ; especially : to inherit sovereignty, rank, or title b: to follow after another in order2 a: to turn out well b: to attain a desired object or end <students who succeed in college>3obsolete : to pass to a person by inheritancetransitive verb1: to follow in sequence and especially immediately2: to come after as heir or successor

synonyms see follow

— suc·ceed·er noun