COAX
- to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering wheedle .
- to urge by persuasion, flattery, etc.
- to cajole (to persuade by flattery) [v COAXED, COAXES, COAXING] : COAXINGLY [adv]
- can also be used when someone is working to bring about something desired with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort.