incentive
noun/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
Frequency rank: #4,380 most common English word
Meaning
Something that encourages a person to do something.
Example sentence
The company offered a bonus as a(n) incentive to encourage employees to meet their sales targets.
Synonyms & related words
- motivation
- reward
- inducement
- encouragement
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