accredit (something) to (someone)

To attribute an action or achievement to someone. We did write that song together, but I accredit the catchy melody to my brother—that was all his idea. You have truly inspired your students, so we accredit this renewed interest in the school newspaper entirely to you, Mrs. Smith.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Harden	['hɑ:dn]
Catharine	KATH-ə-rin, KATH-rin	English
Hays	[heiz]
Halstein	-	Norwegian
Benigna	-	Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Late Roman
Farrukh	-	Urdu, Uzbek, Tajik