accredit

/əˈkrɛdət/
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Other forms: accredited; accrediting; accredits

Definitions of accredit
  1. verb
    grant credentials to
    synonyms: recognise, recognize
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    type of:
    certify, licence, license
    authorize officially
  2. verb
    provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
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    type of:
    appoint, charge
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
  3. verb
    ascribe an achievement to
    synonyms: credit
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    type of:
    ascribe, assign, attribute, impute
    attribute or credit to
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