Incentivize

usgb/ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/
verb

To encourage someone to do something through rewards or penalties.

The government is trying to incentivize companies to hire more graduates.
Visual representation of "incentivize" - To encourage someone to do something through rewards or penalties.

Often appears as...

  • incentivize productivity
  • incentivize behavior
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Positive Reinforcement

Use 'incentivize' when rewards are given to cause a desired behavior.

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Schools incentivize attendance with prizes for perfect records.
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Negative Deterrent

It can imply using penalties to discourage unwanted actions.

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Increased fines are used to incentivize drivers to follow speed limits.
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Business Context

Often used to discuss strategies in business or economics to promote actions.

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The tax breaks incentivize corporate investment in renewable energy.
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