SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
inducement
noun
Something that persuades or motivates someone to act.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Motivation to act
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Usage distinction
Return to topLure and enticement emphasize attraction and can suggest an improper motive; incentive is more neutral.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See inducement in use
Free admission was an inducement for newcomers to visit the exhibition.
A small return credit served as an inducement for vendors to bring borrowed display crates back promptly after the market closed.
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