Guide 198 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “succeed”
Five verbs for different kinds of success.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Succeed" is the plain verb. "Achieve" is for goals; "accomplish" is for completed work; "deliver" is outcome-focused; "prevail" is winning against resistance; "flourish" is sustained thriving.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Achieve neutral
attain a stated goal
Achieve break-even by year two.
- 02Accomplish neutral
complete a significant task
Accomplish the data migration ahead of schedule.
- 03Deliver neutral
produce the promised outcome
Deliver the brief to the client on Friday.
- 04Prevail formal
win through against resistance
Prevail in the audit on every control.
- 05Flourish formal
sustained thriving
The SMB segment flourished after the repricing.