accredit accredit /əˈkrɛdɪt/

verb

1. () Grant credentials to  ( recognise [British] , accredit , recognize )
   grant credentials to
    The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
   The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
    Recognize an academic degree
   recognize an academic degree
   
2. Ascribe an achievement to  ( accredit , credit )
   ascribe an achievement to
    She was not properly credited in the program
   She was not properly credited in the program
   
3. (Foreign Service) provide or send (envoys or ambassadors) with official credentials  ( accredit )
   (Foreign Service) provide or send (envoys or ambassadors) with official credentials