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sublectō — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cajole verb To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
  • coax verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.

Senses

sublectō is used for these senses in English:

  • coax (transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

Related Latin words