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succeeded

[suhk-see-did]

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adjective

having followed or replaced another by descent, election, appointment, etc..
After his father had been executed, discussions took place between the newly succeeded king and representatives from Scotland.
having turned out as planned, desired, or hoped; successful.
The project, combining breakdancing and Bach, is a perfectly succeeded blend of high culture with street art.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of succeed.

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Other Word Forms

unsucceeded adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of succeeded¹

First recorded in 1890–95; succeed ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; succeed ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

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�� if Israel succeeded in its long term aim of forcing the collapse of the Islamic revolutionary regime in Iran?

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For Mr Hur, capturing the American market is a priority because it would mean Paris Baguette has succeeded internationally.

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It was not meant to be like this – not after only four games – but England's fans have made their displeasure clear about the direction the team are taking under Tuchel since he succeeded Southgate.

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West Indies skipper Hope, and the man he succeeded in the form of Powell, at least showed some fight during what always looked to be a forlorn effort.

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If they do this, they are going to wish Musk had succeeded in killing the bill.

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succeed succeeding

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