Synonyms of chalks up

chalks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of chalk up

1

as in attributes

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

let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributes
• ascribes
• credits
• fathers (on)
• blames
• refers
• pins (on)
• imputes
• puts down
• lays
• imputes (to)
• links
• accredits
• connects
• assigns
• attaches
• charges
• associates

2

as in wins

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

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• gains
• scores
• makes
• rings up
• racks up
• hits
• obtains
• logs
• bags
• lands
• notches (up)
• clocks (up)
• gets
• garners
• captures
• secures
• realizes
• acquires
• amounts (to)
• excels
• draws
• measures up (to)
• approaches
• carries
• procures
• matches
• ties
• touches
• equals
• meets
• rivals
• tops
• surpasses
• outdoes
• beats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails (at)
• misses
• falls short (of)
• loses