■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 give credit to (someone) for something.
↘( ~ something to ) attribute something to.
2》 [often as adjective ~ed ] give official authorization or recognition to.
3》 authorize (a diplomat or journalist) to be in a place or to hold a post.
Derivatives
~ation noun
Origin
C17: from Fr. accréditer , from a- (from L. ad 'to, at') + crédit 'credit'.