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succeeded

[/səkˈsiːdɪd/]
verb
conseguiu, teve sucesso, sucedeu
1. to achieve a desired aim or result
She succeeded in her career goals.
Ela conseguiu alcançar seus objetivos de carreira.
2. to take over a position or title from someone
He succeeded his father as CEO.
Ele sucedeu seu pai como CEO.
3. to come after in time or order
Winter succeeded autumn.
O inverno sucedeu o outono.
NYC Slang
made it, crushed it, nailed it
Synonyms
accomplishedachievedprosperedtriumphedflourished
Antonyms
failedfloppedstruggled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conseguiu, teve sucesso
Most common usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
conseguiu, foi bem-sucedido
Standard usage
Portugal
conseguiu, teve êxito
Slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

succeed against all odds
succeed in one's endeavors
succeed where others have failed
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