Collins English-English Dictionary

succeed [sək'siːd]

1. 1. vi. [intr] to accomplish an aim, esp in the manner desired

   he succeeded in winning

2. 2. vi. [intr] to happen in the manner desired

   the plan succeeded

3. 3. vi. [intr] to acquit oneself satisfactorily or do well, as in a specified field

   to succeed in publishing

4. 4. vi. [when intr, often foll by to] to come next in order (after someone or something)

5. 5. vi. [when intr, often foll by to] to take over an office, post, etc (from a person)

   he succeeded to the vice presidency

6. 6. vi. [intr; usually foll by to] to come into possession (of property, etc); inherit

7. 7. vi. [intr] to have a result according to a specified manner

   the plan succeeded badly

8. 8. vi. [intr] to devolve upon

   the estate succeeded to his son

9. 9. vi. [Etymology] C15: from Latin succedere to follow after, from sub- after + cedere to go