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

Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

The lawmakers put forth requests for improvement, particularly pertaining to strengthening safeguards against unfair labor practices and incentivizing onshoring. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025

The approach aims to incentivize participation while strengthening long-term confidence in the cultural content sector. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025

An issue on the ballot for the upcoming election could further incentivize new students to join. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for incentivize

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