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incentivize

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[in-sen-ti-vahyz]

verb (used with object)

incentivized, incentivizing 
  1. to give incentives to.

    The government should incentivize the private sector to create jobs.



incentivize

/ ɪˈɛԳɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. (tr)

    1. to provide (someone) with a good reason for wanting to do something

      why not incentivize companies to relocate?

    2. to promote (something) with a particular incentive

      an incentivized share option scheme

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incentivize1

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
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“It’s particularly challenging to deliver context and facts when social platforms incentivize the most shocking videos and claims, federal and state authorities offer contradictory messages about what’s happening.”

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The tax code shouldn’t incentivize them to hold fire-damaged lots for the rest of their lives, at the expense of the surrounding communities.

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Even supporters of the baby bonus say that it’s a temporary measure that could help, but will not automatically incentivize more Americans to have kids.

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State and local officials are still determining rebuilding rules, including if there will be any changes to building codes to incentivize or require more fire-resistant materials that might affect future permit approvals.

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The county is investigating ways to incentivize to help those tenants and owners return, Bodek said.

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