Credit

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/

The meaning and definition of Credit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.
    “She received a singing credit in last year's operetta.”
  2. (television/film, usually in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.
    “They kissed, and then the credits rolled.”
verb
  1. To believe; to put credence in.
    “Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.”
  2. To acknowledge the contribution of.
    “Credit the point guard with another assist.”
Synonyms unit accept believe
Antonyms debit

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