credit
[ kred-it ]
/ ˈkrɛd ɪt /
noun
verb (used with object)
Verb Phrases
credit to/with,
to ascribe to a (thing, person, etc.): In former times many herbs were credited with healing powers.
Idioms for credit
Origin of credit
1535–45; < Middle French < Old Italian
credito < Latin
crēditum loan, noun use of neuter of
crēditus, past participle of
crēdere to believe, confide, entrust, give credit
synonym study for credit
4–7, 9.
Credit,
repute,
reputation,
standing refer to one's status in the estimation of a community.
Credit refers to business and financial status and the amount of money for which a person will be trusted.
Repute is particularly what is reported about someone, the favor in which the person is held, etc.:
a man of fine repute among his acquaintances.
Reputation is the moral and other character commonly ascribed to someone:
of unblemished reputation.
Standing is one's position in a community, or rank and condition in life:
a man of good standing and education.
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British Dictionary definitions for credit
credit
/ (ˈkrɛdɪt) /
noun
verb -its, -iting or -ited (tr)
See also
credits
Derived forms of credit
creditless, adjectiveWord Origin for credit
C16: from Old French
crédit, from Italian
credito, from Latin
crēditum loan, from
crēdere to believe
Cultural definitions for credit
credit
The ability to obtain goods, money, or services in return for a promise to pay at some later date.
Idioms and Phrases with credit
credit
see do someone proud (credit to); extend credit to; get credit for; give credit where credit is due.