Definition of Incentive

that which encourages or motivates a person to do something

Examples of Incentive in a sentence

Many studios are coming here to make movies because of the large tax incentive offered by the state.  🔊

Now that Jill has a husband, she feels she no longer has any incentive to worry about her looks.  🔊

The teacher knew her students would behave well for an incentive as simple as a star sticker.  🔊

For parents who adopt special needs children, the government offers a tax incentive to help cover the cost of the adoption process.  🔊

The greatest incentive I have for losing weight is my desire to share a long and healthy life with my family.  🔊

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