Cajole and Prompt

Cajole

Cajole verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

Prompt and cajole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prompt" instead a verb "Cajole".

Nearby Words: cajolery, cajoling

Prompt

Prompt verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.
Usage example: prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

Cajole and prompt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cajole" instead a verb "Prompt".

Common collocations

answer cajole answer prompt answer
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