1 (foll. by to) attribute (a saying etc.) to (a person).
2 (foll. by with) credit (a person) with (a saying etc.).
3 (usu. foll. by to or at) send (an ambassador etc.) with credentials; recommend by documents as an envoy (was accredited to the sovereign).
4 gain belief or influence for or make credible (an adviser, a statement, etc.).
Derivatives:
accreditation n.
Etymology: F accreacutediter (as AC-, creacutedit CREDIT)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.