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

The masterclasses will once again take place at the Lido’s Match Point Arena, which can seat 250 accredited guests, and will also be livestreamed on the festival’s website. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

School eligibility Your institution must be an accredited college, university or trade school that participates in Sallie Mae’s private loan programs. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Together with hundreds of other accredited parks, reserves and communities recognized by DarkSky International, these destinations preserve the natural darkness that allows the Perseids to truly shine. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

The Denver Zoo is one of the most comprehensive veterinary hospitals in the world accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Unlike about two-thirds of state internal audit offices, the unit is not accredited and has never had an outside peer review, according to a Department of Finance directory. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Since 2022, this and every other adult ER in San Diego has been accredited as a geriatric emergency department, redesigned to address the specific risks and needs of older patients. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Lake County’s jail was recently re-accredited by a national organization that recognized its overall professional operations and programming designed to prevent recidivism. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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

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