To succeed
Example: She succeeds after working hard on the difficult project
Definition
"To succeed" means to achieve a desired aim or result, often after effort or difficulty. For example, when someone "succeeds" in a project, they accomplish their goals and obtain a positive outcome through perseverance and skill.
Etymology
The word "to succeed" comes from the Latin verb 'succedere,' which means 'to go under, come close after, or follow.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean achieving a favorable outcome or following through with a goal. Did you know? The root 'cedere' means 'to go,' highlighting the idea of moving forward toward achievement.
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"To succeed" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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