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What is another word for credit? – 135 credit Synonyms

    Need another word for credit? Use these synonyms of credit from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    recognition appreciation acknowledgement praise acclaim commendation honor distinction merit award tribute gratitude thanks esteem respect admiration approval endorsement recommendation accreditation certification validation verification authentication authorization sanction allowance concession permission privilege entitlement privilege recognition kudos plaudits accolades tribute homage

    Meaning of credit

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, credit refers to the provision of money, goods, or services with the expectation of future payment, or a person's or business's ability to borrow money.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines credit as the reputation or esteem in which a person or thing is held, or a source of praise or admiration.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines credit as the ability to borrow money or obtain goods and services without paying cash, or a person's or organization's good reputation.

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial credit allowed it to secure a large loan for expansion.
    • She received credit for her work on the project, which led to a promotion.
    • The artist gave credit to his inspirations in the album's liner notes.
    • The bank checked his credit history before approving the mortgage.
    • The student earned extra credit for completing the optional assignment.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    debt discredit blame criticism disapproval rejection denial refusal disallowance prohibition restriction limitation penalty fine punishment shame disgrace dishonor discredit censure condemnation disreputation shame ignominy reproach scandal

    Related Nouns

    account balance bill budget card cash debt deposit finance fund income investment loan mortgage payment revenue statement transaction transfer withdrawal ledger journal portfolio assets

    Related Verbs

    borrow lend pay repay charge debit deposit withdraw transfer invest finance fund budget account bill invoice collect recover reimburse compensate reward

    Related Adjectives

    financial monetary economic fiscal commercial business corporate personal private public national international global local regional reputable trustworthy reliable responsible credible honorable esteemed respected recognized accredited certified