To believe; to put credence in.
Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.
To add to an account.
Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice.
To acknowledge the contribution of.
Credit the point guard with another assist.
To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.
Having something attributed to oneself.
He was credited with the invention of the alarm clock.