credit

verb B2

Meaning

To credit someone means to acknowledge their contribution or to believe that they are responsible for something positive that has happened.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "credit" with "debit," which refers to withdrawing funds rather than acknowledging a contribution.

Example Sentences

Can you credit her for the excellent work she did ?
I credit her for helping me finish the project on time .
The bank will credit your account after the payment clears .
The company credited the team for their excellent project results .

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