given credit
Attributed proper recognition
Given credit describes acknowledging someone's contribution, achievement, or role in something.
A researcher is given credit for a discovery, an employee is given credit for an idea.
The phrase often appears in contexts of fairness or recognition: She was never given credit for her work on the project.
To be given credit where credit is due means receiving deserved acknowledgment.
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- fair shakeEquitable treatment or opportunity
- commendationFormal expression of approval
pat on the back · citation · shout out · honor · tip of the hat · gratitude · accountability · responsibility · appreciation · respect · reputation · validation · loan · homage · financing · endorsement · borrowing · debt
given creditoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unacknowledged · uncredited · anonymous · forgotten
given creditblamed
Held at fault
held responsible · accused · faulted · scapegoated · criticized
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