əˈkredɪt v.tr. (accredited, accrediting) 1 (foll. by to)
attribute (a
saying etc.) to (a person). 2 (foll. by with)
credit (a person)
with (a saying etc.). 3 (usu. foll. by to or at)
send (an
ambassador etc.) with credentials;
recommend by documents as an envoy (was
accredited to
the sovereign). 4
gain belief or
influence for or
make credible (an
adviser, a
statement, etc.). øøaccreditation n. [F accr÷diter (as
AC-, cr÷dit CREDIT)]