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accredit v. [
recognize, recognise] grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"
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accredit v. provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
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accredit v. [
credit] ascribe an achievement to; "She was not properly credited in the program"
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