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cred·it·a·ble
 creditable
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- pronunciation:
- kre
dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
praiseworthy.
- synonyms:
- admirable, commendable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
- antonyms:
- deplorable
- similar words:
- deserving, esteemed, estimable, valued, worthy
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| definition 2: |
deserving of belief or recognition.
He gave a creditable account of the accident.- synonyms:
- believable, reliable, trustworthy
- similar words:
- acceptable, dependable, estimable, faithful, reputable, respectable, venerable, worthy
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| related words: |
credible, meritorious, responsible |
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| derivation: |
creditably (adv.) |
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