incentivize

American

[in-sen-ti-vahyz] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz /

Also incent

verb (used with object)

incentivized, incentivizing

to give incentives to.

The government should incentivize the private sector to create jobs.

incentivize British

/ ɪnˈsɛntɪˌvaɪz /

verb

(tr)
1. to provide (someone) with a good reason for wanting to do something
  
  why not incentivize companies to relocate?
2. to promote (something) with a particular incentive
  
  an incentivized share option scheme

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Etymology

Origin of incentivize

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“Finally, the United States should incentivize and reward American companies that source U.S.-produced critical minerals and derivative products.”

From Barron's

By 2035, around 25 million barrels a day of new oil projects will be required to keep markets in balance, with oil prices rising to incentivize additional upstream investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Making these loans assumable is a “great idea,” Dworkin said, as it could reduce the cost of buying a home and incentivize sellers to put their home on the market.

From MarketWatch

It will also replenish a pot of 60 million shares the company uses to incentivize employees.

From MarketWatch

If approved, it would also replenish a pot of 60 million shares the company uses to incentivize employees.

From MarketWatch

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