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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

coaxes

/kɔks/ verb · British & US
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What does coaxes mean?

verb

to persuade or encourage someone to do something by gentle or clever means, or to cause something to grow or develop slowly and carefully.

Example

"She coaxed the reluctant child into trying the new food."

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