Synonyms of accredited

accredited 1 of 2

adjective

as in certified

Related Words

• certified
• licensed
• authorized
• permitted
• endorsed
• acceptable
• sanctioned
• lawful
• warranted
• allowed
• OK
• legal
• admissible
• allowable
• permissible
• endurable
• tolerable
• bearable
• mandatory
• licit
• required
• ordered

Dissimilar Words

• prohibited
• barred
• forbidden
• proscribed
• inadmissible
• denied
• impermissible
• rejected
• unacceptable
• refused
• interdicted
• unbearable
• intolerable
• objectionable
• banned
• unendurable
• vetoed
• disallowed
• verboten
• repressed
• suppressed
• outlawed

accredited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of accredit

1

as in attributed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributed
• ascribed
• credited
• referred
• imputed
• linked
• blamed
• connected
• assigned
• chalked up
• laid
• put down
• attached
• associated
• pinned (on)
• fathered (on)
• charged
• imputed (to)

2

as in enabled

to give official or legal power to

took a course that accredited her to teach first aid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabled
• authorized
• qualified
• empowered
• licensed
• certified
• chartered
• commissioned
• permitted
• approved
• vested
• entitled
• invested
• warranted
• allowed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• credentialed
• confirmed
• affirmed
• validated
• installed
• initiated
• inducted
• inaugurated
• privileged
• let
• cleared
• instated
• swore in
• OK'd
• enfranchised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualified
• denied
• excluded
• prevented
• stopped
• barred
• constrained
• banned
• blocked
• inhibited
• discouraged
• shut out
• held back
• prohibited
• disallowed
• obstructed
• hindered
• impeded
• proscribed
• enjoined
• disbarred
• outlawed
• vetoed
• forbade
• disenfranchised
• disfranchised
• interdicted

3

as in applauded

to declare enthusiastic approval of

generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauded
• praised
• hailed
• acclaimed
• saluted
• commended
• lauded
• cheered
• endorsed
• approved
• touted
• cracked up
• recommended
• rose (to)
• celebrated
• clapped
• doffed one's hat to
• favored
• bravoed
• supported
• rooted (for)
• extolled
• ballyhooed
• eulogized
• emblazoned
• glorified
• flattered
• idolized
• sang
• overpraised
• belauded
• magnified
• deified
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• panned
• slammed
• disparaged
• blamed
• put down
• criticized
• censured
• belittled
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprobated
• reprehended
• discommended
• reproached
• vilified
• reproved
• excoriated
• castigated
• chid
• lambasted
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

4

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

thus far the board has refused to accredit the school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• endorsed
• authorized
• accepted
• sanctioned
• finalized
• formalized
• acknowledged
• signed
• warranted
• approbated
• certified
• homologated
• affirmed
• cleared
• licensed
• validated
• blessed
• permitted
• OK'd
• sanctified
• passed
• enabled
• canonized
• initialed
• legalized
• allowed
• rubber-stamped
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• prohibited
• disapproved
• declined
• disallowed
• vetoed
• turned down
• proscribed
• banned
• enjoined
• ignored
• forbade
• negatived
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• refused
• interdicted
• rebutted
• illegalized
• rebuffed
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accredited

Adjective

Interested students could pursue an optional curriculum track or elective concentration in osteopathic principles, available at any accredited school rather than confined to a parallel one. — Abigail MacKenzie, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

The accredited, not-for-profit online institution was designed to help adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

For decades, the service academies have sought to balance their dual roles as military institutions and accredited universities. — James Laporta, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Both Hodgens and Chatzky recommend working with an accredited financial adviser who knows both your finances and your retirement goals to get the best guidance. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Brian Spear, Managing Principal & cofounder of Sunrise Capital Investors, a real estate investment company catering to accredited investors. — Brian Spear, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The union has also called for a minimum 4 percent raise, and for the museum to become an accredited living-wage employer in London. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

The union wants galleries closed when the mercury rises above 86 degrees Fahrenheit, better heat protections, water access for staff, a 4 percent pay rise, and for the museum to become an accredited London Living Wage employer. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

While dealing with the whims of weather is nothing new for camps, and accredited ones are required to have thorough safety plans, DeHart says the frequency of these extreme weather events is noticeable. — Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026

Verb

Buyers had to be accredited and had to take at least 10,000 tokens. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Private Equity Stakeholder Project found that at least five of the 16 arbitration firms accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are backed by private equity — some by more than one investment firm. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

However, the company is not BBB-accredited and has faced multiple class-action lawsuits. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 28 July 2026

If a school claims to be accredited by an agency, check the website for the accreditor to confirm the school is listed and in good standing. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

Of about 5% of hospitals globally that have international patient departments, Stephano estimated less than 1% are internationally accredited. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Southwestern Seminary continues to be one of the largest and best resourced seminaries among the 280 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, Dockery said in his letter. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026

It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026

And that film was actually accredited for continuing medical education by the Federation of State Medical Boards. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 23 May 2026