səkˈsi:d v. 1 intr. a (often foll. by in)
accomplish one's
purpose;
have success;
prosper (succeeded in
his ambition). b (of a
plan etc.) be
successful. 2 a tr.
follow in
order;
come next after (night succeeded day). b intr. (foll. by to) come next, be
subsequent. 3 intr. (often foll. by to) come by an
inheritance,
office,
title, or
property (succeeded to
the throne). 4 tr.
take over an office, property, inheritance, etc.
from (succeeded his
father; succeeded the manager). ønothing succeeds like success
one success leads to others. øøsucceeder n. [ME f. OF succeder or L succedere (as
SUB-, cedere cessgo)]