B2nounbusinesswork
US/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
UK/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
something, such as money or a reward, that encourages people to do something
In context
The government offers tax incentives to companies that invest in clean energy.
Sales staff get a cash incentive for every new customer they bring in.
With no exam at the end of the course, students had little incentive to study hard.
Words that go with incentive
noun + noun
- tax incentivea tax reduction that encourages people or firms to actThe government offers a tax incentive to companies that hire local workers.
adjective + noun
- financial incentivea money reward that encourages someone to do somethingMany workers need a financial incentive to take on extra responsibility.
- strong incentivea very powerful reason to do somethingHigh fuel prices are a strong incentive to buy smaller cars.
noun + preposition
- incentive fora reason or reward that makes someone want to do somethingCheaper tickets give commuters an incentive for using the train.
verb + noun
- provide an incentivegive people a reason to actBonuses provide an incentive to finish projects on time.