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succeed Synonyms

Another word for succeed

Choosing another word for succeed depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To achieve a desired aim, purpose, or favorable outcome.

Usage Example

"After months of rigorous testing, the research team finally succeeded in developing a stable vaccine."

Strongest
triumph
prevail
Strong
thrive
prosper
flourish
win
make good
pan out
work out
come through

• verb (Context 2)

To take over an office, title, throne, or position after the previous holder.

Usage Example

"When the university president retired, the provost succeeded her as head of the institution."

Strongest
replace
Strong
follow
supplant
supersede
relieve
step into the shoes of

• verb (Context 3)

To come after another thing in time, sequence, or order.

Usage Example

"A period of rapid economic growth succeeded the decade of industrial reform."

Strongest
follow
Strong
ensue
come after
supervene

Opposites of succeed

The opposite of succeed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fail
precede
flounder
predate
fall short
falter
antedate
lose
See all opposites of succeed

• Nearby Words

subwoofer
subworld
subzero
succeed
succeeder
success
successful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Succeed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/succeed
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