succeed in

/səkˈsiːd ɪn/
phraseIntermediate achieve a goal or task
general

To achieve or accomplish something, especially after effort or difficulty.

With persistence, he succeeded in learning a new language.

He achieved learning a new language through persistence.

The team succeeded in completing the project ahead of schedule.

The team accomplished the project before the expected time.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the achievement of a specific goal or task, often after overcoming challenges.

Collocations

succeed in doing somethingto achieve a specific action

Related Phrases

succeed atphrase
to be good at something
succeed in doingphrase
to achieve a specific action

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'succeed in' when referring to a specific goal or task that has been achieved, especially after effort or difficulty.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Always follow 'succeed in' with a gerund (-ing form) or a noun phrase to specify the goal or task achieved.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'succeed' (from Old French 'succeder') and the preposition 'in', forming a phrase that emphasizes the completion of a specific task or goal.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe the successful completion of a task or goal, often after effort or difficulty. It is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

succeed
to achieve or accomplish
root
+
in
within the context of
preposition
English Dictionary