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August 5, 2026

incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/adjective

Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.

Example sentences

  • “I have no incentive to do housework right now.”
  • “Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.”
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