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

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

Luke remains very close to both his parents, Tom and Eileen Kuechly, crediting them for teaching him how to treat people right. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Additionally, leaders must cultivate a psychologically safe culture by owning their failures and crediting successes, transforming mistakes into growth opportunities. — Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The analyst is optimistic about Intel's trajectory, crediting management for right-sizing the business, boosting the balance sheet, and establishing a strategic partnership with Nvidia. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Team effort Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg is crediting the department’s officers and telecommunicators for their quick actions in locating someone who was in danger of self-harm. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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

Alf-Inge Haaland, the father of Erling, made his views clear on social media, crediting England’s quarter-final win to Jude Bellingham’s two goals — and the referee. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026