accredit

/ˈæk.sred/ /ˈækrɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to give official recognition or approval to someone or something

“The university will accredit the new online degree program if it meets their standards.”

2. verb

to attribute or give credit to someone or something

“The artist’s work was accredited to the school’s art department.”

3. noun

official recognition or approval

“The accreditation of the hospital was a major achievement for the staff.”

Synonyms

  • approve
  • authenticate
  • recognize

Antonyms

  • discredit
  • invalidate