(transitive) To follow something in sequence or time. / (transitive) To replace or supplant someone in order vis-à-vis an office, position, or title.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of succeed

People who are already successful tend to have additional successes.

Persistence is important in the pursuit of success.

indicates the importance of persistence in the pursuit of success.

(nonstandard) Able or likely to become successful at some point. / (rare) Able to be succeeded or passed on.

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of succeed

Following, next in order.

success

present participle of succeed