credit
Translation
praise, recognition, credit (finance), unit (academic)
Examples
She deserves credit for her hard work.
She deserves credit for her hard work.
I bought the new television on credit.
I bought the new television on credit.
The credits roll at the end of the film.
The credits roll at the end of the film.
My bank account is in credit.
My bank account is in credit.
Grammar Patterns
credit for ((sth.)) praise or recognition for (sth.) He took all the credit for the project.
on credit buying something now and paying later Many people buy cars on credit.
a credit to ((sb./sth.)) a source of pride for (sb./sth.) You are a credit to your family.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'creditum' (a loan), from 'credere' (to believe, to trust).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'credit card'. The store 'trusts' you to pay later. This links to the core meaning of 'trust' or 'belief'.