Credit

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛdət/

Credit (noun)

  1. an arrangement to receive money now and pay it back later
  2. praise or acknowledgment for something good you have done
  3. a unit that shows you have completed part of a course

Examples

  • She applied for credit to buy a new car.
  • The store offers credit for large purchases.

Common collocations: apply for credit, credit limit, credit terms, give credit, take credit

Synonyms of Credit

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Credit

  • financial transactions
  • trust and belief