to obtain or negotiate something through begging or asking for a favor
example
He always tries to cadge a free meal from friends when he’s low on cash.
synonyms
begscroungebamboozle
word origin — The word 'cadge' originates from the Old English 'cæge,' meaning 'to catch.' It has evolved in meaning over time to imply obtaining something through asking or begging.
cadge, cajole, concede, concoct, concur: meanings and examples
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cadge · verb/kædʒ/
to obtain or negotiate something through begging or asking for a favor
He always tries to cadge a free meal from friends when he’s low on cash.
Synonyms: beg, scrounge, bamboozle
Origin: The word 'cadge' originates from the Old English 'cæge,' meaning 'to catch.' It has evolved in meaning over time to imply obtaining something through asking or begging.
cajole · verb/kəˈdʒoʊl/
to persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging
She tried to cajole her parents into allowing her to go to the party by promising to finish her chores early.
Synonyms: coax, entice, persuade
Origin: The word 'cajole' comes from French 'cajoler' meaning 'to chatter like a jay' (a type of bird) and is derived from the Old French 'cajole', which means 'to deceive'.
concede · verb/kənˈsiːd/
to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
After hours of debate, she had to concede that his argument was more compelling than hers.
Synonyms: admit, acknowledge, grant
Origin: from Latin 'concedere', meaning 'to yield, grant, or allow'; formed by combining 'con-' (together) and 'cedere' (to go or yield)
concoct · verb/kənˈkɑkt/
to create or devise something, often by combining various elements
The chef decided to concoct a new recipe by combining traditional flavors with modern techniques.
Synonyms: devise, fabricate, invent
Origin: from Latin 'concoctus', past participle of 'concoquere', meaning 'to cook together'
concur · verb/kənˈkɜr/
to agree or have the same opinion
The committee members concurred on the need for a significant budget increase this year.
Synonyms: agree, consent, assent
Origin: from Latin 'concurrere', meaning 'to run together'