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coax

v. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkoʊks// coax
Definition

v. to gently and patiently persuade someone to do something they are unsure about.

v. to persuade someone gradually and gently to do something, often through flattery, patience, or soothing words; also to obtain something by such means.


SIMPLE

She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.

CONTEXTUAL

After a lot of patience, he managed to coax a smile from the nervous child.

COMPLEX

The negotiator spent hours coaxing the reluctant witness into describing what she had seen that night.

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