Succeeds

Succeeds is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb succeed. It has several related senses. In its core meaning, to succeed means to achieve a desired outcome or to be successful in a task or endeavor. It can also mean to come after someone in order or to take over a position or title, especially through a process of succession.

Etymology: The verb derives from Latin succedere, meaning to come after or to advance, via Old French succeder. The related noun success shares the same root.

Usage: To succeed in doing something is a common construction, as in “she succeeded in passing the exam.” When referring to taking over a role or property, the verb can be transitive: “she succeeded her father as chief executive” or “he succeeded to the throne,” indicating possession of the title or office after the predecessor. The same verb form can describe ongoing after-ness in a sequence, as in “the throne succeeded him” in some stylistic contexts.

Notes: Succeed is a regular verb with the forms succeed, succeeded, and succeeding. The noun form is success. In everyday language, succeed emphasizes achievement or the act of following or replacing someone in a position, whereas the phrase “succeed in” highlights the attainment of a goal. Common collocations include succeed in, succeed to, and succeed someone.