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Coax

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Soft Persuasion

The verb 'coax' means persuading someone softly and kindly, not forcefully or directly.

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He coaxed her into going for a walk by mentioning the lovely weather.
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Patient Method

'Coax' implies patience in convincing someone, often over a period of time.

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She coaxed her grandfather into trying the new technology through months of gentle encouragement.
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Emotional Touch

Using 'coax' often suggests a caring or loving tone behind the persuasion.

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The mother coaxed her child to eat vegetables by making them into fun shapes.
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