I. noun
1.
Synonyms: belief 1, credence, faith
Related Word: confidence, reliance, trust
2.
Synonyms: influence 1, authority, prestige, weight
Related Word: fame, renown, reputation, repute
Contrasted words: disrepute, ignominy, obloquy, opprobrium
Antonyms: discredit
3.
one that enhances another
he is a credit to his family
Synonyms: asset
Related Word: honor
4.
favorable notice or attention resulting from an action or achievement
took all the credit for the idea
Synonyms: acknowledgment, recognition
Related Word: attention, notice; distinction, fame, honor; glory, kudos
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: feel 3, believe, consider, deem, hold, sense, think
Contrasted words: disbelieve, pooh-pooh
Antonyms: discredit
2.
Synonyms: ascribe , accredit, assign, attribute, charge, impute, lay, refer