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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit

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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck

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How is the word credit different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of credit are belief, credence, and faith. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

When might belief be a better fit than credit?

The meanings of belief and credit largely overlap; however, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is it sensible to use credence instead of credit?

Although the words credence and credit have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is faith a more appropriate choice than credit?

The words faith and credit can be used in similar contexts, but faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of credit
Noun
President-elect Donald Trump's Mideast envoy joined the talks in the final weeks, and both the outgoing administration and Trump's team are taking credit for the breakthrough. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025 The new President is already taking credit for the ceasefire that Israel and Hamas have agreed, which is due to start from Sunday. Ian Bremmer, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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In statements to The Sacramento Bee, the restaurant association credited its growing financial relationship with SoCalGas to economic devastation the pandemic wrought upon restaurants. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 Williams was credited as an executive producer on the project as part of a three-picture deal with Lifetime. Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for credit 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
  • In an ideal world, transparency is the bedrock upon which trust and accountability are built.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • This dedication fosters trust and loyalty among their customers.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • By bringing back to the fold a lost treasure from the storied past.
    Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable artifacts from Viking graves in Norway — all thanks to a pair of metal detectorists who unwittingly stumbled across the treasure.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The justice came to a new view: The government’s argument that Ali’s religion was racist was a misrepresentation of the fighter’s true beliefs.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Acosta later became a symbol of America’s belief in the First Amendment when CNN prevailed and got its employee reinstated.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.
    Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Despite these denials, the alliance between the two nations is increasingly viewed as a counterweight to Western influence in the region and beyond.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • With America’s population shifting to the South, political influence is seeping from reliably Democratic states to areas controlled by Republicans.
    Jonathan J. Cooper and Kevin S. Vineys, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Network Forensics: Tracing and attributing digital threats.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Israel attributes much of the destruction to Hamas, the militant group that launched the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel, which killed over 1,200 Israelis and abducted 250.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • However, his defense attorney and the prosecution believed that a lack of direct evidence affected the jury’s decision.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
  • As in the nation’s capital, the Sacramento marchers rallied for rights believed under threat from the incoming administration: immigrants’ rights; rights of transgender people; and reproductive and workers’ rights.
    Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • Jim sees DuPont’s electronics business, which supports the semiconductor industry, as the crown jewel since the artificial intelligence boom has created explosive demand for faster and faster chips.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Upstairs, Elsesser’s serene, hotel-like sleeping quarters lead to the crown jewel: a bathroom to rival all bathrooms, where marble, mirror, and walnut paneling combine to symphonic effect.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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