Pronunciation: /ɪnˈduːsmənt/
noun a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something
A1 The promise of a free gift was an inducement for customers to sign up for the loyalty program.
A2 The company offered a financial inducement to encourage employees to work overtime.
B1 The discount voucher served as an inducement for shoppers to make a purchase.
B2 The prospect of a promotion was a strong inducement for the employee to work harder.
C1 The allure of a luxurious vacation package was a powerful inducement for the couple to book their trip.
C2 The lucrative job offer served as a strong inducement for the candidate to leave their current position.
adjective inducing or persuading
A1 The promise of a reward was an inducement for the dog to learn new tricks.
A2 The discount offered was a strong inducement for customers to buy the product.
B1 The company provided financial inducements to attract top talent.
B2 The enticing inducement of a company car convinced him to take the job.
C1 The lucrative inducements offered by the competitor made it difficult for the company to retain its employees.
C2 The inducement of a corner office and a generous salary package persuaded her to accept the promotion.
formal The company offered a financial inducement to attract top talent.
informal They gave me a bonus as an inducement to stay at the job.
slang I was tempted by the sweet inducement of free concert tickets.
figurative The promise of adventure was the inducement that led her to leave her comfortable life behind.
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