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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 school’s last review by the accrediting body was a decade prior, in 2015. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025 Now, the law will prevent the same for individuals training service dogs who are part of an organization accredited by Assistance Dogs International or the International Guide Dog Federation to train service dogs. Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025 According to Shireman, accreditation critics across the political spectrum have raised concerns that accrediting agencies are sluggish and lack mechanisms for universities and colleges to have a say in how they are evaluated. Miami Herald, 12 July 2025 The American Camp Association said Tuesday that Camp Mystic is not accredited with that organization, whose standards focus on safety and risk management. Jim Mustian, Fortune, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for accredit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredit
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  • The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.
    April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Taking the question further, and assuming the Fed capable of the magic that Democrats, Republicans and even libertarians ascribe to it, won’t private capital retreat overcome the Fed substituting itself for the marketplace in the first place?
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • This approach has enabled Apex to scale quickly while maintaining the stability and resources associated with a corporate partnership.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Families in more than a dozen states now enjoy universal-eligibility school choice, enabling them to access a portion of education funding to use toward their preferred educational setting.
    Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • On one hand, many applauded Williams for her transparency.
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • This year, around 1,200 amendments were filed by House lawmakers, and only 298 were approved to make it to the floor.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In May, council approved a settlement agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings worth more than $305,000 during a private meeting.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • More news The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reports that LeBron James did not write an article attributed to him in a Chinese newspaper.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • According to Monitoring Analytics, an independent watchdog of PJM, roughly three-quarters of the increase, totaling over $9 billion, can be attributed to current and projected future demand from data centers.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • The Minneapolis City Council authorized the city attorney’s office to bring litigation against a property owner who has refused to clear a homeless encampment on his property, moving in favor by a vote of 6-4 during a special meeting on Monday morning.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon open applications for its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, as authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
    Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Accredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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