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as in to ascribe
to explain (something) as being the result of something else accredits his good choice of movies to reading a reviewer who seldom steers him wrong

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How does the verb accredit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of accredit are approve, certify, endorse, and sanction. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards.

the board voted to accredit the college
must be certified to teach

In what contexts can approve take the place of accredit?

The words approve and accredit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.

the parents approve of the marriage

When can endorse be used instead of accredit?

The words endorse and accredit can be used in similar contexts, but endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.

publicly endorsed her for Senator

When is sanction a more appropriate choice than accredit?

In some situations, the words sanction and accredit are roughly equivalent. However, sanction implies both approval and authorization.

the President sanctioned covert operations

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accredit The association also accredited seven birth tissue banks in Taiwan, India and Canada. Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Reports tabled before the Senate showed more than 300 Kenyans were defrauded by agencies accredited by the National Employment Authority to support the labor export programme. Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 20 June 2025 Accreditation The company should be accredited by the nonprofit International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA) and/or the industry group American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR). Dana Miranda, CNBC, 13 June 2025 Six specialized programs, all accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corp., will form the core curriculum, developed specifically to address gaps in the region’s fashion workforce while meeting international education benchmarks. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for accredit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredit
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  • The nation’s 2014 coup d’etat was commonly ascribed to a desire by the nation’s elites to micromanage the transition to King Vajiralongkorn.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
  • The event drew filmmakers, actors, cinephiles, woodworkers, all fans who could be described in labels ascribed to Lynch himself.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 June 2025
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  • Full subscription of the retail offer would raise an additional 1.2 million pounds, which will be used to drive the business and enable Baldo’s turnaround plan.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
  • The Tapo app detects motion and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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  • Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
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  • Two sources who spoke to Reuters said the U.S. may approve $30 million per month in grants to the GHF in the future.
    Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
  • The Overland Park City Council recently approved a purchase and sale agreement for a seven-story, 154,000-square foot building on College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue to create a new City Hall building.
    Taylor O’Connor July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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  • Moulton attributes the community’s interest in the arts, and the festival’s national reputation, to its continuous appeal.
    Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
  • Even more disturbingly, the FBI attributes at least 20 suicides of young boys to sextortion.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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  • On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration authorizing federal disaster aid and activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
    Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
  • Lopez told Murray on Wednesday that he's no longer authorized to sell Infowars' assets and vacated the September order that detailed the terms of the auction.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Di Bona was hailed for his long run with Vin Di Bona Productions and his extensive efforts to train the next generation through his work as an instructor and member of the board of trustees of Emerson College, his alma mater.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
  • Infantino then hailed the financial benefits of the tournament, praising the $2.1billion (£1.6bn) generated in revenues, across the TV deal, sponsorship, ticketing and other income.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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  • The accord of the partnership, known as the Nile Basin Initiative, came into force in October without being ratified by Egypt or Sudan.
    Samuel Getachew, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
  • After months of contract negotiations and union workers striking down a tentative agreement, workers at GE Appliances have ratified a new labor contract.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

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“Accredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredit. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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