American English pronunciation

How to pronounce coax

IPA transcription: ['koʊks]

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Noun

Verb

  • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

    “He palavered her into going along”

Usage examples

  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • It is one of the oldest coaxial connectors still commonly used in consumer devices.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • Some helicopters use contra-rotating coaxial rotors mounted one above the other.
  • “But what is the matter?” she pleaded, coaxing him soothingly.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
  • Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.