coax — to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊks/
Korean meaning: 달래서 설득하다, 부드럽게 유도하다
Korean pronunciation: **코**욱스
Example Sentences
- I had to coax my lazy roommate out of bed with the promise of free pizza.
- The mechanic coaxed the old engine back to life.
- She coaxed a confession out of him with homemade cookies.
coax
VERB//koʊks//
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
A veterinarian coaxes the frightened cat with gentle treats and patience
She coax the folks to free themselves from heavy yokes
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English 'cokes,' derived from the noun 'coke' meaning a fool or simpleton. The verb developed the sense of 'to trick or cajole someone,' eventually evolving to mean persuading gently or gradually.
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📝Examples
“I had to coax my lazy roommate out of bed with the promise of free pizza.”
“The mechanic coaxed the old engine back to life.”
“She coaxed a confession out of him with homemade cookies.”
“The teacher coaxed the shy student to participate in class discussions.”
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