succeeds
word · lemma: succeed
Definition
'Succeeds' means achieves what is intended or follows after someone in a job, position, or role.
Usage & Nuances
'Succeeds' is formal or neutral. It often appears in contexts of achievement or taking over a position ('succeeds as CEO'). Do not confuse with 'exceeds' (goes beyond). Can also be used for time order: 'Night succeeds day.'
Spanish: tiene éxito - lograPortuguese (BR): tem sucesso - conseguePortuguese (PT): tem sucesso - consegueChinese (Simplified): 成功 - 继任Chinese (Traditional): 成功 - 繼任Hindi: सफल होता है - उत्तराधिकारी बनता हैArabic: ينجح - يخلفBengali: সফল হয় - উত্তরাধিকারী হয়Russian: преуспевает - сменяет (на должности)Japanese: 成功する - 後を継ぐVietnamese: thành công - kế nhiệmKorean: 성공하다 - 뒤를 잇다Turkish: başarır - yerine geçerUrdu: کامیاب ہوتا ہے - جانشین بنتا ہےIndonesian: berhasil - menggantikan
Example Sentences
She always succeeds in her exams.
basic
If he works hard, he succeeds.
basic
Anna succeeds her father as manager.
basic
He always succeeds where others give up.
natural
Whenever a new leader succeeds, there are big changes.
natural
No one ever succeeds alone; help is always needed.
natural