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incentivize

[in-sen-ti-vahyz] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz /
VERB
incite to action or greater effort often with a reward
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
deter disincentivize
STRONG


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The policy list includes streamlining the federal permitting process and using federal grants to incentivize local governments to enact zoning overhauls, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lower rates typically incentivize investors to shift money from cash and bonds into the stock market, with the hope of higher returns.

From MarketWatch

Musk is turning his attention to expanding Tesla’s AI capabilities, but the company still has to compete in an increasingly crowded EV market with an aging vehicle lineup and fewer government subsidies to incentivize buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, high prices could also incentivize switching from copper to aluminum in the manufacture of various goods, including EV batteries.

From Barron's

For some schools, local governments are stepping up to incentivize highly paid athletes with promised tax breaks.

From MarketWatch