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incentives

NOUN

lure, inducement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus

STRONG

allurement bait carrot catalyst come-on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip

WEAK

reason why

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent dislike prevention

WEAK

block turn-off

Example Sentences

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Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines are accelerating renewable projects with incentives, and private companies in Vietnam are abandoning LNG projects in favor of renewables.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Last month comedy industry leaders warned a lack of funding and incentives could risk the next generation of comedy voices, pointing to a lack of support for grassroots venues.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

We’re using incentives, decrees, and tariff discounts to attract new manufacturing plants to produce things like cars and motorcycles within Colombia.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced changes to the tax system around property ownership, ending so-called “negative gearing” that directs generous financial incentives toward those buying investment homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But high-stakes testing has so radically changed the incentives for teachers that they too now have added reason to cheat.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt