CREDIT Synonyms: 187 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'credit' different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of credit are belief , credence , and faith . While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof. // gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

Q: When might 'belief' be a better fit than 'credit'?

The meanings of belief and credit largely overlap; however, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer. // my belief that I had caught all the errors

Q: When is it sensible to use 'credence' instead of 'credit'?

Although the words credence and credit have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent. // a theory now given credence by scientists

Q: When is 'faith' a more appropriate choice than 'credit'?

The words faith and credit can be used in similar contexts, but faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof. // an unshakable faith in God

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noun

ˈkre-dit

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as in trust

the right to take possession of goods before paying for them because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit

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as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year

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as in belief

mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today

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as in applause

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work

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as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House

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as in to attribute

to explain (something) as being the result of something else has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck

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as in to believe

to regard as right or true I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves

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How is the word credit different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of credit are belief, credence, and faith. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

When might belief be a better fit than credit?

The meanings of belief and credit largely overlap; however, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is it sensible to use credence instead of credit?

Although the words credence and credit have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is faith a more appropriate choice than credit?

The words faith and credit can be used in similar contexts, but faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

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Recent Examples of credit

Noun

The number was based on the fines and interest Sweeney still owes, which was awarded as a credit to the John Muir Land Trust in December after the court identified the nonprofit as a willing buyer that would agree to restore the island’s natural state and promise not to sell it. —

Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025 Biden was also asked how much credit Trump's incoming administration should get for securing the deal. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025

Verb

In statements to The Sacramento Bee, the restaurant association credited its growing financial relationship with SoCalGas to economic devastation the pandemic wrought upon restaurants. —

Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 Williams was credited as an executive producer on the project as part of a three-picture deal with Lifetime. —

Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for credit

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The situation, which involved tarot card readings and an incident with olives, has led to debate about trust, friendships and boundaries in relationships.

— Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Establishing trust between a director and a subject is a key component of making a good documentary.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025