coax

/kouks/
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coax

He gently tried to coax the kitten out from under the bed.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To persuade someone gently, patiently, or through flattery to do something or to give something. It involves using soft words, kind tones, and often a degree of persistence.
    • To manipulate or adjust something carefully and patiently into a desired position or state.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • She had to coax her son to eat his vegetables.
    • The technician coaxed the old engine back to life.
    • He tried to coax the secret out of his friend.
    • I coaxed the plant to grow by giving it just the right amount of light and water.
Advanced Usage

  • "to coax someone into/out of something": To gently persuade someone to start or stop doing something.

    • They coaxed the shy student into joining the debate team.
    • Can you coax him out of his bad mood?

  • "to coax something from/out of someone/something": To gently obtain something, such as information, an object, or a result.

    • The interviewer coaxed a surprising confession from the celebrity.
    • The gardener coaxed a magnificent bloom from the rose bush.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coaxing (noun/adj): The act or manner of persuading gently. (e.g., )
  • Coaxer (noun): A person who coaxes.
  • Coaxial cable (noun): A type of electrical cable. (Note: This is a technical compound term where "coaxial" is an adjective; it is related etymologically but has a distinct, specialized meaning.)
Synonyms
  • Wheedle: To use flattery or coaxing persuasion.
  • Cajole: To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
  • Persuade: A more general term for causing someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
  • Entice: To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Coax along: To encourage something to progress or continue, often with difficulty.
    • We managed to coax the project along despite the budget cuts.
Related Idioms
  • To coax and cajole: To use a combination of gentle persuasion and flattery. This phrase emphasizes persistent effort.
    • The fundraiser had to coax and cajole donors to reach their goal.
coax

He gently tried to coax the kitten out from under the bed.

Noun
  1. a transmission line for high-frequency signals
Verb
  1. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
    • He palavered her into going along

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