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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. 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.

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

    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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › coaxCoax - definition of coax by The Free Dictionary

    Coax can be a verb meaning to persuade, cajole, or influence by gentle means, or a noun meaning a coaxial cable for high-frequency signals. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of coax from various dictionaries and sources.

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