English · Word Candidate

credit

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: credits · crediting · credited

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To believe; to put credence in.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tin vào

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Verb

Examples

Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To add to an account.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thêm vào tài khoản

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Verb

Examples

Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự tin tưởng

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Noun

Examples

When Jonathan and the people heard these words they gave no credit into them, nor received them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Recognition, respect and admiration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự công nhận, tôn trọng và ngưỡng mộ

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Noun

Examples

I give you credit for owning up to your mistake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “credit” mean?

To believe; to put credence in.

Is “credit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.