Synonyms of credit

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noun

ˈkre-dit 

1

as in trust

the right to take possession of goods before paying for them

because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trust
• installment plan
• credit line
• charge account
• layaway

2

as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown

your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasure
• jewel
• trophy
• honor
• pride
• attraction
• crown jewel
• glory
• highlight
• boast
• feature
• value
• excellence
• a feather in one's cap
• merit
• virtue
• showpiece
• pièce de résistance
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonor
• defect
• disgrace
• shame
• stain
• stigma
• blemish
• blot
• slur
• mess
• smudge
• horror
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

3

as in belief

mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon

I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today

Synonyms & Similar Words

• belief
• assurance
• axiom
• certainty
• faith
• credence
• article of faith
• conviction
• principle
• confidence
• law
• reliance
• doctrine
• philosophy
• precept
• trust
• dependence
• tenet
• dependance
• hope
• certitude
• positiveness
• insistence
• dogma
• sureness
• dogmatism
• fanaticism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• discredit
• disbelief
• uncertainty
• skepticism
• distrust
• unbelief
• suspicion
• mistrust
• nonbelief

4

as in applause

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• glory
• accolade
• acclaim
• honor
• praise
• kudos
• ovation
• props
• fame
• homage
• commendation
• laud
• sun
• distinction
• laurels
• tribute
• bay(s)
• réclame
• repute
• celebrity
• compliment
• renown
• citation
• toast
• encomium
• recommendation
• eulogy
• plaudit
• panegyric
• acclamation
• rave
• glorification
• elevation
• kudo
• rhapsody
• exaltation
• enshrinement
• note
• enthronement

5

as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influence
• leverage
• sway
• authority
• clout
• weight
• importance
• in
• pull
• juice
• impression
• heft
• dominance
• sovereignty
• mastery
• dominion
• impact
• reign
• moment
• counterinfluence
• predominance
• eminence
• command
• supremacy
• impress
• consequence
• sovranty
• imprint
• mark
• scepter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

credit

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verb

1

as in to attribute

to explain (something) as being the result of something else

has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attribute
• ascribe
• blame
• impute
• link
• put down
• refer
• lay
• chalk up
• accredit
• pin (on)
• charge
• assign
• impute (to)
• connect
• attach
• father (on)
• associate

2

as in to believe

to regard as right or true

I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• believe
• accept
• take
• understand
• trust
• buy
• account
• swallow
• set store on
• set store by
• assume
• presume
• accredit
• suppose
• deduce
• infer
• conclude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reject
• discredit
• doubt
• suspect
• question
• disbelieve
• challenge
• distrust
• dispute
• mistrust
• misdoubt

Synonym Chooser

How is the word credit different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of credit are belief, credence, and faith. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

When might belief be a better fit than credit?

The meanings of belief and credit largely overlap; however, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is it sensible to use credence instead of credit?

Although the words credence and credit have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is faith a more appropriate choice than credit?

The words faith and credit can be used in similar contexts, but faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of credit

Noun

In New Jersey, for example, one bill would allow providers to use continuing education credits toward their license renewal. —Megan Myscofski, NPR, 1 July 2025

Moderates were able to squeeze in a carve-out allowing projects that begin construction less than one year after the bill is enacted to claim the credit. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025

Verb

Before long, Schulte started coordinating the multi-state working group credited for helping drive oystercatchers’ gains since 2008. —Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025

According to the Navy, Peterson kept the ship operational and was credited with saving the lives of 123 of his shipmates before succumbing to his injuries. —Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 27 June 2025