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accredit

acc·re·dit

US/əˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

grant credentials to

  • “The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”
  • “recognize an academic degree”
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2.

provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials

3.

give credit for

  • “She was not properly credited in the program”
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Origin

* First attested in the 1610s. * From French accréditer, from à (“to”) + to credit, from crédit (“credit”). * See credit.

Phrases

  • accredit with

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