Synonyms for
Credit
Definition
Credit means to believe that someone will do what they say they will do or to give someone money or goods with the understanding that they will pay you back later.
Synonyms & similar words
cite
accredit
creditentry
recognition
coursecredit
deferredpayment
acknowledgment
mention
reference
debit
cash
quotation
citation
creditrating
acknowledgment
belief
faith
trust
recognition
confidence
reliance
assurance
acceptance
praise
tribute
commendation
acclaim
approval
respect
honor
glory
esteem
deference
veneration
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- credit card
- credit score
- credit history
- credit limit
- credit rating
- credit crunch
- credit union
- creditworthiness
Word family
Usage note
The word 'credit' can refer to financial trust, acknowledgment of a contribution, or praise. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity, especially when distinguishing between financial and reputational meanings.
Example sentences
- My teacher gave me credit for finishing my homework on time.
- I need to check my credit score before I apply for a loan.
- I will give you credit for being honest about what happened.
- I used my credit card to buy a new dress for the party.
- I have to credit my parents for teaching me how to be responsible.
Quotes
A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it starts to rain. - Robert Frost
Credit is a system whereby a person who can not pay gets another person who can not pay to guarantee that he can pay. - Charles Dickens
We live in a credit society. - Ralph Nader