definition of
[accredit]

[1] #1 accredit v. [recognize, recognise] grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree". wn

[2] #2 accredit v. provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials. wn

[3] #3 accredit v. [credit] ascribe an achievement to; "She was not properly credited in the program". wn