accredit vs recognize

accredit and recognize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
accredit	No	No	Yes	No
recognize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, accredit and recognize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of accredit include recognise.

accredit (verb)	recognize (verb)
ascribe an achievement to	perceive to be the same
grant credentials to	be fully aware or cognizant of
provide or send (envoys or ambassadors) with official credentials	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of
	exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)