Synonyms of chalk up

chalk up

verb

1

as in to attribute

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

let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to achieve

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

chalked up a record in singles tennis that is likely to stand for a long time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieve
• win
• attain
• gain
• make
• score
• obtain
• hit
• ring up
• log
• get
• garner
• rack up
• notch (up)
• clock (up)
• secure
• land
• capture
• realize
• amount (to)
• bag
• acquire
• excel
• measure up (to)
• draw
• carry
• procure
• match
• tie
• equal
• approach
• touch
• meet
• top
• surpass
• rival
• outdo
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• fail (at)
• fall short (of)
• lose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chalk up

Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025

Ultimately, Syed’s conviction was not dismissed, but his release was chalked up to time served. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025

Zamani staunchly denies that claim and on Monday chalked up the deal falling apart to shareholder concerns. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025

This one, set on 13 acres of land, has a little more color, which perhaps partly could be chalked up to its 1980s build and the owners’ penchant for collecting. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025