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Word: Cajole
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French cajoler
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈdʒəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Short Definition:persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Examples:- he hoped to cajole her into selling the house
- she pleaded and cajoled as she tried to win his support
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