incentive
noun
in·cen·tive
in-ˈsen-tiv 
: something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
incentive
adjective
Examples of incentive in a Sentence
The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.
The government offers special tax incentives for entrepreneurs.
The company is offering a special low price as an added incentive for new customers.
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Additionally, there was the buyout and retirement incentives of another 3,000 employees.
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Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Others use incentives, such as lower premiums for companies that reduce emissions or invest in climate adaptation.
—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The development could increase the incentive for the defendants to offer Rashada financial terms that would make an out-of-court settlement attractive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Others use incentives, such as lower premiums for companies that reduce emissions or invest in climate adaptation.
—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The development could increase the incentive for the defendants to offer Rashada financial terms that would make an out-of-court settlement attractive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incentive
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“Incentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incentive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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incentive
noun
in·cen·tive
in-ˈsent-iv
: something that makes a person try or work hard or harder
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