succeeded

American  

[suhk-see-did] / səkˈsi dɪd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of succeed.

Other Word Forms

• unsucceeded adjective

Etymology

Origin of succeeded

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

Example Sentences

Venture Global has succeeded in building LNG plants faster than any other player, using modular construction techniques that allow its process to be replicated quickly.

From Barron's

Moore noted that scientists have discussed using bioluminescence to study brain activity for decades, but until now, no one had succeeded in making the light bright enough for detailed imaging.

From Science Daily

Karen’s lawyer succeeded in getting an emergency stay at the 11th hour until a court of appeals judge can review her case further.

From The Wall Street Journal

If he’d succeeded in getting medical retirement, he would have received 85% of his salary for life, tax-free, the Sacramento County D.A.’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times

“He really believed if he succeeded, you were going to succeed. It wasn’t about a handout, it was a hand up.”

From Los Angeles Times