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    coax
    /kəʊks/

    verb

    • 1. gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something: "the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COAX definition: 1. to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coaxCoax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and history of the verb coax, which means to influence or persuade by gentle words or actions. Also, find out the noun form of coax, coaxial cable, and its usage in electronics.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOAX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Coax means to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be. Learn how to use coax in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore the origin and pronunciation of coax.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › coaxCOAX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Coax can be a verb meaning to influence or persuade gently, or a noun meaning coaxial cable. Learn the origin, usage, and history of coax with Dictionary.com.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › coaxCoax - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    coax. Other forms: coaxed; coaxing; coaxes. When you coax someone, you try to convince him gently, with pleasant words and maybe a little flattery. You’ll have to be patient, as you can’t rush someone you’re trying to coax. When you coax, you have to be nice about it — you can’t threaten or force.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn how to use the verb coax to persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way. See examples, synonyms, phrasal verbs and word origin of coax.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.