Definition

To encourage someone to do something by offering rewards or benefits.

Example

The company aims to incentivize employees to work harder by providing bonuses.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the new program they're planning to incentivize employees?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea to boost motivation.

I hope it really helps to incentivize everyone to perform better.

Me too! It could really change the office atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incentivize → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or upon) and "centivus" (from Latin "censere", meaning to assess or estimate). The word means to motivate or encourage someone by providing a reward or incentive, essentially putting them into a position of motivation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting someone into' ('in-') a state of motivation or reward ('centivus'). This helps you remember that 'incentivize' means to motivate someone by offering incentives.

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