C2nounformalbusinessmoney
US/ɪnˈduːs.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈdjuːs.mənt/
something, often money, that is offered to persuade someone to do something
In context
The province offered tax breaks as an inducement to foreign investors.
Free housing was offered as an inducement for doctors to work in rural areas.
Officials are not allowed to accept any financial inducement from suppliers.
Words that go with inducement
noun + preposition
- inducement toLower prices are an inducement to buy now.
- inducement forA bonus is an inducement for staff to stay longer.
verb + noun
- offer an inducementThe club offered an inducement to keep its best player.
adjective + noun
- financial inducementNo financial inducement was paid to the witnesses.
- strong inducementCheap land is a strong inducement for factories.