incentive
Translation
incentive, inducement, stimulus
Examples
The company offers a financial incentive.
The company offers a financial incentive.
There is little incentive for them to change.
There is little incentive for them to change.
Grammar Patterns
((an incentive)) ((to do sth.)) a reason for doing something. The bonus was an incentive to work harder.
((an incentive)) ((for sb.)) ((to do sth.)) a reason for someone to do something. There is no incentive for people to save fuel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motivation, inducement, stimulus, spur; Antonyms: disincentive, deterrent.
Etymology
From Latin 'incentivus', meaning 'setting the tune', from the verb 'incinere', 'to strike up'.
Memory Tips
An 'incentive' makes you want to get 'in' on the action. It 'sends' you a signal to act.