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succeeded

The correct spelling is succeeded.

How to pronounce succeeded

/səkˈsiːdɪd/
verb

IPA: /səkˈsiːdɪd/

Say it like: Suc-see-ded

The correct spelling is succeeded. To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of. For example: "Autumn succeeds summer."

Usage Examples

“Autumn succeeds summer.”

“The persecution of any righteous practice has never succeeded in the face of history; in fact, it can expedite the collapse of the persecutory regime.”

“So, if the issue of the elder son succeed before the younger, I am king.”

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of.
  2. 2.To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful.
  3. 3.To fall heir to; to inherit.
  4. 4.To come after; to be subsequent or consequent to; to follow; to pursue.
  5. 5.To support; to prosper; to promote.

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