Incentive
Definition
(noun) A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something
Examples
“The bonus was a great incentive to finish the project early.”
“She needed an incentive to show up on Monday.”
“Free coffee was the incentive that got everyone in early.”
“There's no incentive to rush if the train leaves at six.”
“My dad offered a small incentive, ten bucks for every box I packed.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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