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incent

verb
in·​cent | \ in-ˈsent How to pronounce incent (audio) \
incented; incenting; incents

Definition of incent

transitive verb

: incentivize

Examples of incent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 With healthy competition, Washington will be incented to address our greatest challenges. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ross Perot changed American politics by disrupting Republicans and Democrats alike. We can learn from that.," 11 July 2019 Beyond, in effect, denying one person/one vote, the artificial constraints perpetuate a system of electing officials with extreme views – on both sides of the aisle – and do not incent or reward compromise and moderation for the common good. — charlotteobserver, "Ashley Christensen," 3 July 2018

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First Known Use of incent

1981, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for incent

back-formation from incentive

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