Succeed
/səkˈsiːd/noun
To achieve the desired aim or result.
Did you know?The word 'succeed' is rooted in the idea of following closely behind—like a shadow, it hints at unseen forces guiding your path to success.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
succedere
“To go under or to follow closely.”
Old French
Old French
succeeder
“To follow in succession.”
Middle English
Middle English
suceden
“To come after or to follow.”
Modern English
English
succeed
“To follow after, particularly in reference to achieving a goal.”