accredit
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for accredit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To say that something is the cause or source of a quality or achievement.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To say that something is the cause or source of a quality or achievement.
“Goldfaden continued to compose and compile dramas and musical plays. He is accredited with 26 pieces, of which, however, only eight are of any value.”
2. verb
To officially send someone, such as an ambassador, carrying the papers that prove their authority.
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Etymology
First recorded in the 1610s, accredit comes from French accréditer, from à (“to”) plus to credit, from crédit (“credit”). See credit.
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