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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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India currently doesn't pair its EV incentives with stringent targets or penalties, something CAFE-3 will make binding, say Garre and Shah.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Index providers have strong commercial incentives not to miss the next stock-market superstar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

And I think to not give the same sort of tax incentives that other states are doing — look, if it takes place in Georgia, you should go to Georgia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Like many builders, the company offers buyers incentives to keep homes selling at a tough time for housing, weighing on its profit margin.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Researchers have become entrepreneurs. That’s boomed our economy and created incentives to do research. But it’s also brought problems, like secrecy and arguments over who owns what.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot