creator, n. 1. author, originator, generator, initiator, prime mover, founder, father, architect; inventor, framer, maker, designer; artist, craftsman, producer.
2. (usu. cap.) God, the Deity, the maker of Heaven and Earth; demiurge. See - Deity, creature, n. 1. being, body, thing, object, living thing, entity, something.
2. animal, beast, brute, Dial, varmint, Dial, critter; mammal, mammalian, vertebrate, invertebrate, quadruped; reptile, bird, fish.
3. person, human being, human, man, woman, fellow, earthling; body, soul, mortal, sentient; person-nage, individual, character, one, someone, somebody, Archaic, wight.
4. dependent, hireling, puppet, parasite, hanger-on; minion, subordinate, ward, vassal, subject, liegeman; servant, serf, slave, lackey, flunky, Archaic, yeoman; chamberlain, Hist, retainer, squire, page.
5. wretch, miscreant, scoundrel, rascal, cur, Archaic. caitiff; brute, monster, ogre.
credence, n. belief, faith, trust, security; confidence, credit, creditability, trustworthiness; reliance, reliability, dependence, dependency, assurance,
credential, n. certificate, document, deed, title, Law. muniment; diploma, record, degree; authority, warrant, Chiefly Brit, docket; card, passport, pass, visa, safe-conduct; authorization, exequatur, permit, license; attestation, testimonial, testament, voucher,
credibility, n. reliance, reliability, believability, believableness, plausibility; dependence, dependability, constancy; trustworthiness, veracity, integrity faithfulness, scrupulousness; confidence, belief, faith, assurance.
credible, adj. 1. believable, imaginable, conceiv able, supposable; plausible, ostensible, specious; tenable, maintainable, well-grounded, well-founded.
2. reliable, trustworthy, trusty, dependable; honest, veracious, truthful, forthright, straightforward, scrupulous, ethical,
credit, n. 1. trustworthiness, faithfulness, integrity, honor; rectitude, probity, veracity, honesty, good faith; credibility, reliability, dependability, solvency; constancy, loyalty, firmness.
2. commendation, praise, acclaim, tribute, regard; good word, citation, laudation; honor, esteem, merit, respect, favor, veneration.
3. pride, boast, joy, glory, gem, pearl, flower, feather in the cap.
4. acknowledgment, creditation, accreditation, charging; ascription, attribution, assignment, adscription; imputation, blame, laying on.
5. repute, reputation, good name, estimation, prestige, influence; standing, status, rank, caliber.
6. sum, debt, due, debit, score, account, tally.
7. on credit by deferred payment, on a charge account, on a charge, on layaway, Chiefly Brit. Inf. on tick, Sl. on the cuff; on one's tab, on one's bill, on one's account.
-v. 8. believe, trust, have faith in, put confidence in, put trust in, Inf. put or take stock in, Inf. buy; confide in, depend on, rely on, take on credit.
9. bring honor or esteem to, reflect credit upon, redound to, do honor to.
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credit to or
with ascribe, attribute, accredit, assign; chalk up to, put down to, give credit for; impute, lay on, charge with, blame, accuse.
creditable, adj. reputable, respectable, respected; honorable, honored, noble, venerable, revered, admirable; estimable, esteemed, worthy, deserving, valuable, valued; meritorious, laudable, praiseworthy, commendable; trustworthy, reliable, dependable; excellent, superior, above par, up to the mark, good,
creditor, n.
lender, loaner, dun, money-lender, Obs. moneyman; usurer, moneymonger, Shylock, Inf.
loan shark.