incentivar

Senses

1. 1.

   to encourage, to incentivize

   to motivate or stimulate someone to do something

2. 2.

   to promote, to foster

   to support or help the development of something

3. 3.

   to offer incentives

   to provide rewards or benefits to motivate action

Examples

• "O governo vai incentivar a produção de energia limpa."

  The government will incentivize the production of clean energy.

• "Os pais devem incentivar os filhos a ler mais."

  Parents should encourage their children to read more.

• "A empresa incentiva seus funcionários com bônus de desempenho."

  The company incentivizes its employees with performance bonuses.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with the preposition "a" + infinitive (incentivar a fazer algo). Often collocates with words like "desenvolvimento" (development), "criatividade" (creativity), and "participação" (participation). More neutral than "encorajar" which emphasizes emotional support.