accredit to

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.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

accredit something to someone

to assign or attribute a deed to someone; to assign or attribute praise to someone. (Often passive.) We can accredit this great success to Fred and his committee.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • accredit (something) to (someone)
  • accredit
  • accredit (one) with (something)
  • here for it
  • attribute to
  • get (someone or something) out of (one's) mind
  • get out of mind
  • place the blame on
  • put the blame on
  • put the blame on (someone or something)
References in classic literature
All evil do I accredit to thee: therefore do I desire of thee the good.