inducement

noun (an inducement, inducements) — formal

«inducement» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Something that persuades or encourages someone to do something, such as a reward or a bribe. tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing, law and business; an inducement may be fair (a bonus) or wrong (a bribe). Phrases: an inducement to, offer an inducement, financial inducement.

Examples

Free pizza was an inducement to come to the meeting. tree →
The shop offered a discount as an inducement to buy. tree →
Offering an inducement to a referee is against the rules. tree →
There was little inducement to stay in the rain. tree →
Prizes are an inducement to read more books. tree →
He refused all inducements to change his vote. tree →

Note

Formal; in everyday talk say reason, reward, incentive. Verb: induce.

On Mova

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