1. to achieve a desired aim or result
2. to come next after another in order or time
3. to take over a position or role from someone else

Examples

• She succeeds in everything she attempts.
• Hard work often succeeds where talent alone fails.
• Spring succeeds winter every year.
• The prince succeeds his father as king.
• If the plan succeeds, we’ll save thousands of dollars.
• Night succeeds day in an endless cycle.
• The new manager succeeds the retiring director next month.