Synonyms for

Credited

Verb / ˈkredʌtʌd / / ˈkredɪtɪd / Another word for credited — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To believe or acknowledge someone or something as responsible for something good or valuable.

Synonyms & similar words

debit credit accredit acknowledge attribute ascribe impute assign accredit recognize commend praise applaud honor glorify esteem respect trust believe

Synonyms by register

Formal

attributed ascribed assigned imputed

Informal

given chalked up to put down to

Literary

bestowed apportioned

Antonyms

discredited disproved debunked refuted invalidated denied

Common collocations

  • credited with
  • credited to
  • fully credited
  • widely credited
  • credited for
  • credited by
  • credited as

Word family

noun credit
verb credit
adjective creditable
adverb creditably

Usage note

When referring to the source of something, 'credited with' is common for achievements and 'credited to' is used for financial or intellectual contributions. Be careful not to confuse 'credited' with 'credulous' (gullible).

Example sentences

  1. The teacher credited the student for their hard work.
  2. I credited my team for our success.
  3. The company credited the employee's idea for the new product.
  4. She credited her parents for her success.
  5. He credited the book for changing his perspective.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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