Sentences

coax in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

To coax means to gently persuade or encourage someone or something to take a desired action.

Sample Sentences

  1. She tried to coax the shy kitten out from under the sofa.
  2. The teacher used kind words to coax the reluctant student to participate.
  3. He managed to coax a smile from her despite her earlier frustration.
  4. With patience, she was able to coax the stubborn old car to start.
  5. The chef coaxed the flavors out of the ingredients to create a delicious dish.
  6. She tried to coax the shy kitten out from under the couch with a toy mouse.
  7. The teacher used gentle encouragement to coax her students into participating in the discussion.
  8. He managed to coax a smile out of her despite the gloomy weather outside.
  9. With a little patience, she was able to coax the stubborn lock to turn.
  10. They attempted to coax the old engine back to life with some careful tinkering.