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

That’s a problem because Sony’s Facebook drama didn’t incentivize crowds in the first place. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Trump supporters have long argued that these programs undercut American workers by incentivizing employers to hire from abroad. — Marshall Ritzel,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Opting to participate in the tax credit program would incentivize Marylanders to donate money to scholarship-granting organizations that may also provide tutoring and other services. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

Shimon believes this gives actors a direct stake in their titles’ performance, incentivizing them to promote the work to fans and followers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

incentive + -ize

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for incentivize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize