credited
Credited (adj) means Given recognition or acknowledgment for something. Example: “The song is credited to three different writers.”
How to use credited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRecognised as responsible for, or the recipient of, something.
Word forms
more credited comparative, most credited superlative
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The song is _____ to three different writers.
Etymology
From Latin credere (“to trust in”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for credited
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What does “credited” mean?
The word “credited” means given recognition or acknowledgment for something. In plain terms, recognised as responsible for, or the recipient of, something.
How do you pronounce “credited”?
“Credited” is pronounced KREHD-ih-tihd (/ˈkɹɛd.ɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “credited” in a sentence?
Here is “credited” used in a sentence: “The song is credited to three different writers.”
What part of speech is “credited”?
“Credited” is an adjective.
Is “credited” a common word?
“Credited” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'credited' and 'accredited'?
Credited means given recognition or acknowledgment for something. Accredited means officially recognised or authorised as meeting a required standard, as in an accredited university or an accredited journalist.
What is the difference between 'credited with' and 'credited to'?
'Credited with' attributes an achievement to a person, as in 'she is credited with the discovery.' 'Credited to' assigns something to a source or an account, as in 'the goal was credited to him' or 'the payment was credited to your account.'
What is the difference between 'credited' and 'attributed'?
Both link something to a source, but 'credited' carries a positive sense of giving deserved recognition. 'Attributed' is more neutral and simply states who or what something is believed to come from.
In what contexts is 'credited' used?
Credited is used when someone is acknowledged for an achievement, as in film credits or scientific discoveries. It also appears in finance, where an amount credited is added to an account.