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ac·cred·it

accredit

 
pronunciation:
kre diht
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: accredits, accrediting, accredited
definition 1: to give credit to or for; attribute to.
I accredit my success to my teachers.
synonyms:
ascribe, attribute, impute
similar words:
blame, count, credit, lay
definition 2: to certify, as meeting a set of standards.
The committee did not accredit our school.
synonyms:
certify, endorse, sanction
similar words:
approve, attest, authorize, certificate, guarantee, OK, vouch for, warrant
definition 3: to provide (an ambassador or envoy) with credentials.
synonyms:
authorize, certify, commission, empower, license, warrant
similar words:
enable, endorse, guarantee, qualify, sanction
definition 4: to believe; credit.
synonyms:
believe, credit, trust
similar words:
accept
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derivation: accreditation (n.)
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