accredit

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb grant credentials to
  2. verb provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
  3. verb ascribe an achievement to

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

recognize, recognise

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