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creditable vs. credible

creditable
[kred-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl /

adjective

  1. bringing or deserving credit, honor, reputation, or esteem.

    Synonyms:
    honorable, estimable, meritorious, praiseworthy
credible
[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being believed; believable.

    a credible statement.
    Synonyms:
    tenable, reasonable, likely, plausible

  2. worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy.

    a credible witness.