succeed in

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in

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Meanings

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Achieve what you set out to do

Why “in”? A person, idea, effort, or item becomes part of a group, activity, or plan.

He succeeded in passing the exam.
He achieved what he set out to do and passed the exam.
They succeeded in finding a buyer.
They achieved what they set out to do and found a buyer.

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