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

Many of the encounters have been chalked up to innocent mistakes by foreign visitors intent on viewing the northern lights and other attractions in Alaska. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026

The concise menu – which is chalked up each day on a blackboard – uses produce from the restaurant’s nearby smallholding. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026

The properties are arranged by their defining natural element (Aspen, Pine, Oak, Ryegrass)—a decision Kayne chalks up to her Virgo tendencies. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026