Synonyms of crediting

crediting

verb

present participle of credit

1

as in attributing

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

has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributing
• ascribing
• imputing
• blaming
• linking
• referring
• accrediting
• laying
• assigning
• connecting
• attaching
• putting down
• chalking up
• charging
• pinning (on)
• imputing (to)
• associating
• fathering (on)

2

as in believing

to regard as right or true

I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• believing
• taking
• accepting
• understanding
• trusting
• buying
• swallowing
• accounting
• assuming
• presuming
• accrediting
• inferring
• deducing
• supposing
• setting store by
• concluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejecting
• discrediting
• disbelieving
• questioning
• doubting
• suspecting
• distrusting
• disputing
• mistrusting
• challenging
• misdoubting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crediting

The deal would approve an initial cash sale of the arena parcel to OAC, which would result in the city receiving $50 million by early next year, while the stadium parcel will be sold for $60 million, crediting a $5 million deposit held by the city. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

All told, no soccer player has been more visible during this World Cup than Beckham, with iSpot crediting him for 238 appearances in the breaks thus far. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Styles himself delivered a heartfelt tribute to his former One Direction bandmates—Niall, Louis, Zayn, and the late Liam Payne—crediting their formation at Wembley for launching his career. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

On top of that, Ford is crediting a record-setting Q2 for the Bronco’s gains. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 2 July 2026

Following Davis’ death, Keys was among the wave of legendary artists crediting Davis for being pivotal at the start of their careers. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Grandmothers and moms on Amazon are raving about the $15 drugstore find, crediting it with smoother, more supple skin all over. — Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 June 2026