appeal
/əˈpiːl/
plead, attract
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public or to a higher authority.
"The charity appealed for donations to help the victims."
- 2.
To be attractive or interesting to someone.
"The vibrant colors of the painting appeal to my artistic side."
- 1.
A serious or urgent request for help, support, or a decision.
"They launched an appeal to the community for volunteers."
- 2.
The quality of being attractive or interesting.
"The new smartphone has a wide appeal to young consumers."
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The defense lawyer decided to appeal the verdict.
The defense lawyer decided to appeal the verdict.
The idea of working from home really appeals to me.
The idea of working from home really appeals to me.
Her warmth and sincerity have a universal appeal.
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How do you pronounce appeal?
appeal is pronounced [/əˈpiːl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does appeal mean?
appeal means "plead, attract". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is appeal?
appeal is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with appeal?
Example: "The defense lawyer decided to appeal the verdict." — used to mean "plead, attract".
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