1 C1 formal
To attribute a particular quality, belief, or achievement to a person.
"She is generally accredited with having introduced the reform that saved the company."
inseparable
accredit with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To officially recognize or attribute a quality, achievement, or belief to a person.
In plain English
To say that someone has a particular quality or deserves credit for something.
What does "accredit with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Less common than 'credit with'. Found mainly in formal writing, journalistic, and academic contexts. Not to be confused with 'accredit' in the sense of giving official certification to an institution.
Words that pair with "accredit with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
ability discovery invention belief achievement power
How to conjugate "accredit with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
accredit with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
accredits with
he/she/it
Past simple
accredited with
yesterday
Past participle
accredited with
have + pp
-ing form
accrediting with
continuous
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