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verb
- 1. gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something: "the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work"
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COAX definition: 1. to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by…. Learn more.
The meaning of COAX is to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle. How to use coax in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Coax.
Coax definition: to influence or persuade to do something by gentle urging, smooth talk, flattery, etc.. See examples of COAX used in a sentence.
Definition of coax verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you coax, you have to be nice about it — you can’t threaten or force. You put on a little charm and gently urge, so that the person or thing is happy about being coaxed. You might coax the runaway elephant back into the zoo by patting her gently and talking into her ear.
to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be: coax someone into doing something Perhaps you could coax your father into taking you to the station. coax someone to do something I coaxed her to eat a little bit. A mother was coaxing her reluctant child into the water. a coaxing voice.
1. to induce or try to induce to do something; (seek to) persuade by soothing words, an ingratiating manner, etc.; wheedle. 2. to get by coaxing. verb intransitive. 3. to use gentle persuasion, urging, etc.
Coax definition: To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole.
COAX definition: to persuade someone in a gentle way: . Learn more.
coax. verb. /ˈkoʊks/. Verb Forms. to persuade someone to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way synonym cajole coax somebody/something (into doing something) She coaxed the horse into coming a little closer. coax somebody/something (into/out of something) He was coaxed out of retirement to help the failing company. coax ...
