incentivize

American  

[in-sen-ti-vahyz] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz /

Also incent

verb (used with object)

incentivized, incentivizing

1. to give incentives to.

   The government should incentivize the private sector to create jobs.

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incentivize British  

/ ɪnˈsɛntɪˌvaɪz /

verb

1. (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

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

From Barron's

In fact, the proposed standards incentivize the shuttering of coal-fired power plants by waiving many of the new requirements if they pledge to close by 2035.

From Washington Times

Why not incentivize raking rather than leaf blowing, alongside planting drought-resistant trees and native plants that demand less water, absorb carbon and particulates and are more resilient to worsening climate stress than high-maintenance lawns?

From Los Angeles Times

That points to the role agriculture is playing there and puts the onus on the government to incentivize better farming practices, Thaler says.

From Scientific American

Not wanting to incentivize insurers to go after only healthier people, Medicare created a complex payment formula that factored in local demographics, health plan quality ratings and the medical status of enrollees.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• encourage
• motivate