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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 Teams should look for courses offered by reputable organizations, such as those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The good news for students is that the institution and all degree programs remain fully accredited. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025 Merrillville preschool program accredited The Merrillville Community School Corp’s. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 Some accredited investors have 'no freaking clue' Even investors who already qualify as accredited could welcome, and benefit from, such a test, experts say. Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accredit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredit
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  • Johnson reached a similar conclusion with respect to Gaines’ attempt to ascribe state action to the NCAA.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Moscow has also touted a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) capability, enabling warheads to be placed on low-Earth orbital trajectories toward their targets, a profile that complicates early detection and interception.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In analyzing dozens of hours of audio and video footage of public and private speaking events for McMahon’s appointees, as well as their writings, ProPublica found that a recurring theme is the desire to enable more families to leave public schools.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot’s union in the world, applauded the decision.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • So, swap your outdated jeans and snag one of these pairs that even my Gen Z teens approve of.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
  • If the city approves of the funding proposal, the money will come from ARPA dollars and Corridors of Opportunity funds.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The report attributes much of this decline to significantly fewer visits from Canada, while travel from other regions is expected to remain flat.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Patullo partly attributed the disparity to run-pass option plays that bent toward the pass based on how the Broncos defended them.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the city is considering a public safety referendum, giving voters a chance to authorize the city to collect more tax dollars for a high-profile, high-demand portion of its budget.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Trump then authorized National Guard troops to be sent to Illinois amid protests outside an ICE facility in Chicago.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film, an epic fantasy inspired by Congolese folklore, hails from N LITE, producer-distributor powerhouse GKIDS (Boy and the Heron), Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions and legendary anime producer Masao Maruyama (Tokyo Godfathers).
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Ride-hailing services such as Uber are available in the area, but there are usually few drivers and service is limited.
    Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • It’s been reported Engelbert may be out after the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement is ratified.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • It was reported not long after Collier’s press conference that Engelbert isn’t expected to be retained as commissioner once the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Accredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredit. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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