Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incent
verb
ɪnˈsɛnt
Definition
To motivate or encourage someone to take a specific action.
Examples
- They introduced a bonus plan to incent employees to increase productivity.
- Schools often incent students to perform well on tests by offering prizes.
- The company aims to incent customers to purchase more by offering discounts.
Meaning
The act of providing a reward or motivation for someone to achieve a desired outcome.
Synonyms
- motivate
- encourage
- stimulate
- inspire
- promote
