incentivize

verb

in·​cen·​tiv·​ize in-ˈsen-tə-ˌvīz How to pronounce incentivize (audio)
incentivized; incentivizing

transitive verb

: to provide with an incentive
would incentivize employees with stock options

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Furthermore, the prospect of resourcing green transition minerals gaining limited exemptions for sanctions may incentivize the Taliban to consider broader changes in environmental policy. Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 By expanding the menu of treatments to include suicide under such conditions, the bill would radically incentivize medical pessimism, putting doctors and patients into a dynamic of mutually reinforcing demoralization. The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024 The Thai government’s high import tax of up to 80% for passenger vehicles and 30% for pickups further incentivizes automakers to keep producing in Thailand. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 25 Nov. 2024 Levi’s is incentivizing consumers to spend more to save more. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incentivize 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incentivize was in 1960

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“Incentivize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incentivize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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