Answer: succeeded

AnswerCrossword Clue
SUCCEEDEDWas victorious
succeededSUCCEED, to accomplish something
succeededBecome the new rightful holder of an inheritance, office, title, or property
succeededTake over a throne, inheritance, office, or other position from
succeeded(of a plan, request, or undertaking) Lead to the desired result
succeededCome after and take the place of
succeededAchieve what one aims or wants to