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Success and Failure - Gaining Success

Here you will learn some English words related to gaining success such as "forge", "flourish", and "equal".

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to distinguish

to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it

Ex: The artist distinguished the main character by using bold colors in the painting. 
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to [do] the job

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

Ex: This cheap glue should do the job until we can buy a better one. 
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to [do] the trick

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

Ex: A little more salt should do the trick. 
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to do well for {oneself}

to succeed in becoming rich, famous, or prosperous

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efficacious
efficacious
[Adjective]

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

Ex: The medication proved to be efficacious in treating the patient's symptoms. 
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enterprise

a quality that drives someone to undertake daring or innovative projects

Ex: Her enterprise led her to launch a startup straight out of college. 
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equal
equal
[Adjective]

possessing the necessary qualities, skills, or resources to meet a challenge or task

Ex: She is equal to the demands of her new position. 
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every dog has its day

used to imply that everyone will eventually experience a moment of good luck or success, regardless of their current situation or status

Ex: The struggling musician finally got the big break he had been waiting for and landed a record deal, showing that every dog has its day. 
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fast-track
fast-track
[Adjective]

taking place or progressing faster than usual

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fast track

the quick and direct path to achieving a goal or completing a project

Ex: This training program is a fast track to a better job. 
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favorability

an ability to make something likely to succeed or have an advantage by being good at it

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favorably
favorably
[Adverb]

in a manner that promotes success, effectiveness, or advantage

Ex: The new location affected the business favorably. 
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feasibility

the likelihood of a proposed plan or project being successfully executed

Ex: The feasibility of the plan was questioned due to high costs and limited resources. 
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feasible
feasible
[Adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The project manager determined that the proposed plan was feasible given the available resources and timeline. 
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
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to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

Ex: The tech startup flourished in the competitive market, quickly becoming a leading company in the industry. 
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to flower
to flower
[Verb]

to develop or grow in a successful manner

Ex: Her career began to flower after she completed her graduate studies. 
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flowering
flowering
[noun]

a process during which development happens

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to fly high

to be experiencing great success

Ex: After the release of their latest album, the band has been flying high, topping charts around the world. 
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foolproof
foolproof
[Adjective]

designed or made to be impossible to fail or make a mistake, even by someone with little skill or knowledge

Ex: The step-by-step instructions provided a foolproof method for assembling the furniture. 
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foothold
foothold
[noun]

an early achievement paves the way for future progress

Ex: Her first published article provided a foothold for a successful writing career. 
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to forge
to forge
[Verb]

to try hard to make something successful, strong, or lasting

Ex: The team of scientists forged a partnership with industry leaders to accelerate research efforts in renewable energy. 
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fortuitous
fortuitous
[Adjective]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

Ex: Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous—and led to a lifelong friendship. 
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fruition
fruition
[noun]

the condition or action of bearing or producing fruit

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to fulfill

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: She fulfilled her childhood dream of traveling to exotic places by becoming a travel blogger. 
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fulfillment

the act of doing something that one had intended or promised to do

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to further

to advance the progress or growth of something

Ex: The scholarship was established to further the education of underprivileged students. 
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furtherance

the process of helping something grow, develop, or become more successful

Ex: The grant was given in furtherance of the research project's goals. 
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to [gain] ground

to achieve more success or popularity

Ex: The company is starting to gain ground in the market. 
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game plan
game plan
[noun]

a clear plan for achieving a goal

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