credit

Definitions

1. verb

   To believe something.

   Examples

   • Someone said a hundred thousand people were there, but I can't credit that.
   • I cannot credit such a strange story.
   ≈accept≈believe
2. verb

   To add money to an account.

   Examples

   • The bank will credit your account with the refund.
   • Credit the customer with the amount of the invoice.
   ≠debit
3. verb

   To say that someone helped make something happen.

   Examples

   • I credit the town council with restoring the shopping area.
   • The coach credited the point guard with another assist.
4. verb

   To bring honor to someone.

   Examples

   • Her achievements credit the whole school.
   • His kindness credits his family's good name.
5. noun

   Trust in what someone says.

   Examples

   • I give little credit to that rumor.
   • She put full credit in his account of events.
6. noun

   Praise or approval for something you did.

   Examples

   • I give you credit for owning up to your mistake.
   • He came late, but to his credit he worked extra at the end.
7. noun

   Thanks or recognition for a contribution.

   Examples

   • He received credit as executive producer.
   • She was given credit for the original idea.
8. noun

   The list of names shown at the end of a film or show.

   Examples

   • Stay after the movie to watch the credits.
   • The credits listed everyone who worked on the film.
9. noun

   A way to buy now and pay later.

   Examples

   • The store gave credit to loyal customers.
   • He bought the furniture on credit.
10. noun

    The time you are given to pay for something.

    Examples

    • The supplier offered thirty days' credit.
    • Longer credit terms helped the small business.