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- pronunciation:
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pil
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sincere and earnest request or plea, usu. for aid or sympathy.
After the disaster, charitable organizations issued urgent appeals for donations to help the injured and homeless.- synonyms:
- adjuration, entreaty, petition, plea
- similar words:
- cry, prayer, request, solicitation, supplication
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definition 2: |
capacity for attracting interest and attention.
The beautiful design and decoration of the store give it great appeal.
- synonyms:
- attraction, attractiveness, charm, draw
- similar words:
- allure, call, interest, magnetism
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definition 3: |
a plea for recourse to a higher authority.
They made an appeal to the Supreme Court.- similar words:
- petition, plea, request, suit
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related words: |
behest, call, desire, glamour, wish |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
appeals, appealing, appealed |
definition 1: |
to request earnestly; entreat.
The mayor appealed to the people for their support.- synonyms:
- adjure, entreat, implore, invoke, petition, plead
- similar words:
- ask, beg, beseech, pray, request, solicit, sue, supplicate
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definition 2: |
to seek recourse from a higher authority.
After losing the case in the lower court, he and his lawyer decided to appeal.- synonyms:
- invoke
- similar words:
- petition, plead, request
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definition 3: |
to attract or inspire interest.
The idea of starting my own business really appeals to me.The dress is nice, but the color doesn't appeal to me.
- synonyms:
- attract, draw, engage, interest, invite
- similar words:
- allure, charm, entice, fascinate, tempt
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related words: |
apply, implore, look, turn, wish |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
in law, to officially request a review of (a case) to a higher court.
My lawyer thinks we have a chance of winning if we appeal the case to a higher court.- similar words:
- petition, plead, sue
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related words: |
pray |
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