1. to motivate or encourage someone to do something by offering a reward or benefit
Usage: British English spelling (American English: incentivizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The company incentivises employees to meet sales targets by offering bonuses.
• Tax credits incentivise families to invest in renewable energy.
• The program incentivises participation through prize drawings and recognition.
• Higher pay incentivises workers to stay with the organization longer.
• The government incentivises small businesses to hire young people through subsidies.
• Loyalty rewards incentivise customers to shop at the same store repeatedly.