Tom made a creditable attempt at dissuading Mary, but she was determined.
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Creditable
//ˈkɹɛdɪtəbəl//
Synonyms for "creditable" (107 found)
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praiseworthyprestigiousprincipledprominentproudpurereputablereputedrespectablerespectedresponsiblereveredreverendrightright mindedright-mindedrighteoussatisfactorysavorysplendid
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German
3 entries- ernstzunehmend adj (that can be assigned)
- glaubwürdig adj (believable)
- respektabel adj (that brings credit)
Sample sentences
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Before receiving his testimony, the officer is required to ascertain from his own knowledge or by a creditable witness that he is a subscribing witness to the deed.
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A more creditable rumour concerned Valentino's hallmark killer glance ...
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