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

So So Def hitmaker’s death on Instagram, crediting Seal as the co-creator of the label’s iconic sound. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Two years later, John and Patsy were exonerated by then-Boulder County District Attorney Mary Lacy, crediting DNA evidence that was not previously available. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026

At Sotheby’s London, the dress will be sold with the original catalog from 1997 that was numbered and signed by Princess Diana and crediting Prince William with the idea of the sale. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Thomas is turning that into a product spec, down to crediting the illustrator's hands. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

In exchange, Trump wants his name on the façade crediting him with the restoration, which Lutnick said would happen after fundraising for a hospital or university building. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The dispute is how to represent those distinctions without crediting routine carbon circulation as additional sequestration. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

In 2022, the Brosnans spoke with PEOPLE about the secret to their lasting love, crediting their friendship. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026