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Definition coax someone (doing) something in American English

coax someone (doing) something phrase

phrase
1

to gently persuade someone to do something or not do something

Example

After dinner Lily was coaxed into singing several songs.

Example

It took some time, but we were finally able to coax him out of quitting.

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Definition coax someone  (doing) something in American English