Sentences

cajole in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

To cajole means to persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging.

Sample Sentences

  1. She tried to cajole her parents into letting her stay out late.
  2. The salesman attempted to cajole the reluctant customer into making a purchase.
  3. He used charm and humor to cajole his friends into joining the trip.
  4. Despite his best efforts to cajole her, she remained steadfast in her decision.
  5. The teacher had to cajole the students to participate in the group project.
  6. They managed to cajole the shy boy into sharing his artwork with the class.
  7. It took a lot of sweet talk to cajole the dog into taking its medicine.
  8. She could always count on her ability to cajole him when she needed a favor.
  9. The politician sought to cajole voters with promises of change and prosperity.
  10. He knew how to cajole his way out of trouble with a simple smile.

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