incentivize

verb

in·cen·tiv·ize in-ˈsen-tə-ˌvīz

incentivized; incentivizing

transitive verb

: to provide with an incentive

would incentivize employees with stock options

Examples of incentivize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, Apple and Google’s Android have the biggest app stores, so naturally most companies will write apps for their platforms, further incentivizing a consumer to purchase an Apple or Android phone because that’s where the best programs are — and so on. —

Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024 Solar companies rely heavily on independent contractors incentivized to make a sale. —

Alana Semuels, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024 Blue check accounts are, further, incentivized to spread outrageous claims because they can be paid based on how much engagement their posts get. —

Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2024 Many colleges incentivize students to stay local by tailoring programs to address regional needs and connecting students with community organizations, Forbes explains. —

Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incentivize

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