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INCENTIVES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word incentives. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word incentives. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INCENTIVES

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impetus
nounn
noun

• a force that moves something along

• the act of applying force suddenly

provocation
nounn
noun

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• needed encouragement

benefits
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• financial assistance in time of need

• something that aids or promotes well-being

• a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

• derive a benefit from

• be beneficial for

boosts
verbv
noun

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• an increase in cost

• the act of giving a push

verb

• increase

• give a boost to; be beneficial to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• increase or raise

• push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

encouragements
nounn
noun

• the expression of approval and support

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• the feeling of being encouraged

enticements
nounn
noun

• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

• qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

• the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

inducements
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• act of bringing about a desired result

lures
verb, nounv, n
noun

• qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

• anything that serves as an enticement

• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

motivations
nounn
noun

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• the condition of being motivated

• the act of motivating; providing incentive

perks
nounn
noun

• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

verb

• gain or regain energy

rewards
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

stimulants
nounn
noun

• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

• a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process

adjective satellite

• that stimulates

stimuli
nounn
noun

• any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

bonus
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that tends to arouse

• an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

inducement
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• act of bringing about a desired result

motivator
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

Best Hypernyms For INCENTIVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incentives, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
payment encouragements impetuses inducements motivators rewards spurs stimuli
Phrases (1)
rational motive

Alternatives for IMPETUS

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