Synonyms of succeed
8 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for succeed is follow. Other synonyms of succeed are take the place of, come after, supersede, do well and flourish. The opposite of succeed is precede.
Synonyms and similar words for succeed
verbTo replace or supplant someone in order vis-à-vis an office, position, or title.
- take the place ofTo supersede; to come to be used instead of someone or something.
- come afterTo follow or succeed; to be the successor of.
verbTo come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or...
- supersede formal
verbTo support; to prosper; to promote or give success to.
- do wellTo succeed; to flourish.
Opposite of succeed
verbAntonym(s) of.
verbAntonym(s) of “obtain the object desired, accomplish what is attempted or intended”.
- fail
- fall on one's faceTo fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.
Meaning of succeed
- verb To follow something in sequence or time.
- verb To replace or supplant someone in order vis-à-vis an office, position, or title.
- verb To come after or follow; to be subsequent or consequent; (often with to).
succeed in other languages
Questions about synonyms of succeed
- What is another word for succeed?
- Succeed has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as follow, take the place of, come after, supersede, do well, flourish, ensue and follow on.
- What is the opposite of succeed?
- The opposite of succeed is precede.
- What does succeed mean?
- Succeed means to follow something in sequence or time.
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