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

He said this “could provide companies with greater certainty and incentivize more IPOs, especially among smaller companies.”

From The Wall Street Journal

One way to spur activity in the short term is for the government to use subsidies to incentivize companies to invest in the technology, he said.

From MarketWatch

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

From Barron's

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

Related Words

• encourage
• motivate