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

Wang, who is pursuing reelection in November, also wants the measure to incentivize larger banks and Wall Street speculators who buy up distressed debts to not seek foreclosure as the first option when borrowers default on payments. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

In addition, the Australian government recently doubled the fines for noncompliance to further incentivize the companies to take more effective action. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Money could potentially be put toward grants that incentivize states to enact SAVE’s components, which include requiring voter ID and documentary proof of citizenship to cast a ballot, as well limits on mail-in voting. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 July 2026

The current tax system could further incentivize wealthy Americans to hold onto assets longer before passing them down, prolonging the Great Wealth Transfer to an extent, but maximizing gains for the next generation of heirs. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 July 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