Incentive

Meaning

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

Example Sentences

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

The company offers bonuses as an incentive to increase productivity.

Example Expressions

carrot and stick

Synonyms

motivation, encouragement, stimulus, reward, inducement

Entry 1

motivation, encouragement, stimulus, reward

Entry 2

motivation, encouragement, inducement, stimulus, reward

Antonyms

disincentive, discouragement, deterrent, penalty

Entry 1

disincentive, discouragement, deterrent, penalty

Entry 2

discouragement, deterrent

Collocations

financial incentive, performance incentive, tax incentive, provide incentive, incentive program, strong incentive

Entry 1

financial incentive, performance incentive, tax incentive

Entry 2

provide incentive, financial incentive, incentive program, strong incentive