The reformer's program was, in its day, almost universally derided. Only later, when the predictions of his opponents had failed in turn, did the public begin to credit him with a foresight they had once denied him.
As used in the text, what does the word "credit" most nearly mean?
- A
list as a contributor
- B
place in a bank account
- Ccheck_circle
acknowledge as having
- D
lend money to
Explanation
The public belatedly acknowledges that he had foresight; "credit . . . with" means acknowledge as having, not lending, listing, or banking senses.