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credit

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/
noun
  1. Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

  2. Recognition and respect.

    "He arrived five minutes late, but to his credit he did work an extra ten minutes at the end of his shift."

  3. Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

    "She received a singing credit in last year's operetta."

Synonymsunit
verb
  1. To believe; to put credence in.

    "Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that."

    Similar: accept, believe

  2. To add to an account.

    "Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice."

  3. To acknowledge the contribution of.

    "Credit the point guard with another assist."

Synonymsaccept, believe
Antonymsdebit

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