coax — [ kouks ] verb transitive 1. ) to gently persuade someone to do something: After dinner Lily was coaxed into singing several songs. It took some time, but we were finally able to coax him out of quitting. a ) if you coax something out of someone … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
coax´er — coax «kohks», transitive verb. 1. to persuade by soft words; influence by pleasant ways: »She coaxed her father to let her go to the dance. SYNONYM(S): wheedle, cajole, inveigle, entice. 2. to get by coaxing: »The nurse coaxed a smile from the… … Useful english dictionary
coax — I [[t]koʊks[/t]] v. t. 1) to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: Maybe you can coax her to sing[/ex] 2) to obtain by coaxing: to coax a secret from someone[/ex] 3) to maneuver into a desired position or end by… … From formal English to slang
ca|jol´ing|ly — ca|jole «kuh JOHL», verb, joled, jol|ing. –v.t. to persuade by pleasant words, flattery, or false promises; coax: »He cajoled his friends into deciding in his favor. –v.i. to use cajolery: »Where Mendès whipped men to decision by the scornful… … Useful english dictionary
coaxing — coax ing adj. 1. p. pr. of {coax}; as, the boys coaxing voices. [WordNet 1.5] 2. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; as, bending in coaxing postures over the guns. Syn: ingratiatory. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Coaxingly — Coax ing*ly, adv. In a coaxing manner; by coaxing. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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sweet-talk — verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering He palavered her into going along • Syn: ↑wheedle, ↑cajole, ↑palaver, ↑blarney, ↑coax, ↑inveigle • Derivationally related forms … Useful english dictionary
prevail — pre·vail /pri vāl/ vi 1: to obtain substantially the relief or action sought in a lawsuit 2: to be frequent or predominant the prevail ing rate Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
