Vocabulary Spotlight
Cajole
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: मनाना (manaana) – To persuade someone gently or with flattery.
Pronunciation
[kəˈdʒoʊl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Coax – फुसलाना (phuslana)
Related Words
Flatter – चापलूसी करना (chaaplusi karna)
Convince – यकीन दिलाना (yakeen dilana)
Word Origin
“Cajole” French shabd “cajoler” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “to coax or wheedle” kisi ko softly persuade karna.
– “Cajole” originates from the French word “cajoler,” meaning “to coax or wheedle,” used for gentle persuasion.
Word Family
Verb: Cajole – मनाना (manaana)
Noun: Cajolery – फुसलाना (phuslana)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne boss ko chutti dene ke liye cajole kiya.
– She cajoled her boss into giving her a day off.
2. Bacche apne parents ko nayi toys ke liye cajole karte hain.
– Children cajole their parents to buy them new toys.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya sanskriti mein cajole ka concept aksar parents aur bachon ke beech dekha jata hai, jahan bachche pyar aur tareef se apni ichchaen puri karwate hain.
In Context
“Cajole” ka istemaal aksar informal conversations mein hota hai jab kisi ko pyar ya tareef se raazi karne ki koshish ki jaye. Yeh shabd personal aur professional relationships mein bhi dekha jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Cajole” ka matlab kya hai?
“Cajole” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?