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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


Example Sentences

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But some of the changes could also incentivize banks to lend still more money to nonbank lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A prolonged disruption of the Strait would force countries to pull millions of barrels from storage tanks every day, and quickly force prices higher to incentivize other producers to make up the gap.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The point of optimism here is that women who have made the commitment to love themselves are providing the societal structure needed to incentivize men to do the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

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 • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026