coax

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1.

persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something

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He tried to coax her into singing.
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She had to coax the child to eat his vegetables.
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2.

manipulate (a device) with care and persistence to achieve a desired result

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He had to coax the old engine to start.
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She carefully coaxed the thread through the needle's eye.
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