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

McBride, however, chalks up her rejection to a simpler reason. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025

Sadness, hopelessness and depression too often get chalked up to adolescent angst or growing pains. —Sara Feigenholtz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025

In part, this shift can be chalked up to the visual- and envy-driven world that social media has ushered in. —Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025

Analysts chalked up some of the US's sales performance to ongoing tariff fears and anti-electrification moves, but also pointed to rich subsidies for new EV buyers in China, Italy, and the United Kingdom. —PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025