An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To happen or terminate according to desire; turn out successfully; have the desired result.
   

2. To accomplish what is attempted or intended (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. succeden, from O.Fr. succeder “to follow on” and directly from L. succedere “come after, follow after; go near to; come under; take the place of,” also “go from under, mount up, ascend,” hence “get on well, prosper, be victorious,” from → sub- “next to, after” + cedere “to go, move” → process.

Etymology (PE): Kâmyâbidan, back formation from kâmyâbi, → success.