Meaning of the word "give someone credit for" in English

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give someone credit for

US /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
UK /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
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Idiom

1.

to acknowledge someone's contribution or achievement

Example:
You have to give him credit for trying, even if he didn't succeed.
I'll give you credit for finishing the project on time.
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