coaxes

[US]/ˈkəʊksɪz/
[UK]/ˈkoʊksɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.persuades someone gently or through flattery; obtains by clever or flattering means; urges or entices someone to do something

Phrases & Collocations

coaxes the cat

coaxes the dog

coaxes a smile

coaxes the child

coaxes the bird

coaxes out laughter

coaxes the truth

coaxes new ideas

coaxes the fish

coaxes the audience

Example Sentences

she coaxes the cat to come out from under the bed.

the teacher coaxes the shy student to participate in class.

he coaxes his little brother to try new foods.

the mother coaxes her baby to sleep with a lullaby.

she coaxes the flowers to bloom with gentle care.

he coaxes the dog to fetch the ball.

the coach coaxes the players to give their best effort.

she coaxes her friend to join her on the trip.

the artist coaxes colors to blend beautifully on the canvas.

he coaxes the information out of the reluctant witness.

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