incentives

NOUN

lure, inducement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus

STRONG

allurement bait carrot catalyst come-on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip

WEAK

reason why

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent dislike prevention

WEAK

block turn-off

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incentives

More than five banks are currently offering incentives to switch - with the largest bonus £220.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Fitch cited a “rising discord between the project parties over outstanding claims and obligations, even though the project is 99.6% complete and both parties have economic incentives to complete it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

This would continue to provide companies strong financial incentives to discover new, innovative therapies, while also ensuring that pricing is tied to objectively measurable value.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

The program allocates $135 million to provide incentives, with participating automakers matching the funds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

Such is the strange and powerful nature of incentives.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt