
Coax
Soft Persuasion
The verb 'coax' means persuading someone softly and kindly, not forcefully or directly.
He coaxed her into going for a walk by mentioning the lovely weather.
Patient Method
'Coax' implies patience in convincing someone, often over a period of time.
She coaxed her grandfather into trying the new technology through months of gentle encouragement.
Emotional Touch
Using 'coax' often suggests a caring or loving tone behind the persuasion.
The mother coaxed her child to eat vegetables by making them into fun shapes.