Answer: triumphed

AnswerCrossword Clue
TRIUMPHEDCame out on top
TRIUMPHEDWas successful.
TRIUMPHEDWon
triumphedAchieve a victory; be successful
triumphedRejoice or exult at a victory or success
triumphedTRIUMPH, to be victorious
triumphed(of a Roman general) Ride into ancient Rome after a victory