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incentive
something that motivates a person to act
Synonyms
- motivation
- inducement
- stimulus
Antonyms
- deterrent
- discouragement
incentive in a sentence
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who carpooled to work each week.
Free tickets to the amusement park served as an incentive for the class to collect the most canned food.
Where it comes from
From Latin incentivum 'that which sets the tune'
Memory hook
IN-CENT-ive: put an extra cent in to motivate someone.