1
as in to ascribe
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
accredits his good choice of movies to reading a reviewer who seldom steers him wrong
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2
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
thus far the board has refused to accredit the school
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Recent Examples of accredit
The Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC) has set standards for how individuals can get credentials and training programs can get accredited.
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Leadership says the school was fully accredited as of July 2024 after deciding to apply in November 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the private facilities are internationally accredited and have English-speaking staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and spotless facilities.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Leadership says the school was fully accredited as of July 2024 after deciding to apply in November 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the private facilities are internationally accredited and have English-speaking staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and spotless facilities.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredit
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Carlos Santana likes to ascribe metaphors to his music.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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Lu ascribes the game’s longevity to none other than community.—
Julius Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Implement Anonymous Surveys Move beyond annual engagement surveys and implement anonymous pulse surveys that enable real-time analysis.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the farm, poor sanitation enabled cows and dairy workers to introduce tuberculosis, typhoid, and other pathogens into milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the touchline, meanwhile, Guardiola was extremely animated, pleading with his fans to have patience and applauding Ake’s more conservative decision.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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After Fitzgerald’s death, a wave of eulogies applauded the author, and at least a couple of them hailed his Jazz Age novel as a classic.—
Alexander Manshel,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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April's Echelon Insights survey shows a majority (51 percent) now disapprove of his job as president, compared to 47 percent who approve.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The organization is seeking $155 million in STAR bonds to build its complex, up from its initial ask of $80 million that was approved in 2016.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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European countries spent €17 million (over $19 million) annually on compensation for damage attributed to wolves, with France paying the largest amount of any country, but Finland paying the most per wolf.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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An experiment showed that participants rated identical research higher when attributed to men.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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These centers are authorized by Congressional mandate to uphold Title 4 of the Civil Rights Act, while DEI policies, however laudable, are not.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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After it was removed, the Cybertruck burst into flames again at a nearby tow yard, a person with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The valet stand hails from Italy, where HommeGirls clothes are made.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The show hails from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the invasion would be reserved, not ratified, as Trump and Vance and Putin are seeking.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Accredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredit. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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