succeed in

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in

Meanings

1

Achieve what you set out to do

Why “in”? You step inside the circle. To be in is to belong or take part.

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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