NSW Selective & Scholarship
Coax
verb/KOHKS/
To gently persuade someone to do something with kind or soothing words.
In contextWe coaxed our little brother into joining the game with a friendly smile.
Remember it
'Coax' sounds like 'cokes' — imagine coaxing someone with a treat until they agree.
Use it well
'Coax' means gentle, patient persuading; it's the opposite of forcing or ordering.