1. (

• accredit ,
• recognize ,
• recognise

) grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree" ;

2. (

• accredit ,

) provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials ;

3. (

• accredit ,
• credit ,

) ascribe an achievement to; "She was not properly credited in the program" ;