credit
Translation
credit, praise, recognition, unit
Examples
I bought the new phone on credit.
I bought the new phone on credit.
She deserves credit for her hard work.
She deserves credit for her hard work.
You need three more credits to graduate.
You need three more credits to graduate.
Grammar Patterns
on credit to buy something without paying immediately I bought the new phone on credit.
credit for ((sth.)) praise or recognition for something She deserves credit for her hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trust, recognition, praise; Antonyms: debit, blame
Etymology
From Latin 'creditum' (a loan), from 'credere' (to believe, trust).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'credit card' – it works based on the bank's 'trust' or 'belief' that you will pay them back.