appeal

/ɐpˈiːl/

/əˈpiɫ/

Appeal

a request for people to do something or act in a particular way

synonyms : entreaty

(law) the procedure of formally asking a higher court to dismiss and reverse the decision made by a lower court

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

an act of persuasion by saying that something is reasonable or fair to do

request for a sum of money

synonyms : collection

to appeal

MAIN VERB

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

to seriously ask something, such as money, help, etc.

synonyms : invoke

to arouse interest or attraction

synonyms : attract

antonyms : repel

to attempt to persuade someone to do something by saying to them that it is reasonable or fair

synonyms : invoke

to make a formal request concerning a reversal of the decision that has been made in a court of law

Examples

1. Shadberries add visual appeal and a delicate texture to dishes.

2. Different genres of music appeal to different people, and for me, classical music really floats my boat.

3. The judge will hear the appeal and consider the new evidence.

4. Police have appealed for witnesses, but it seems the locals are keeping shtum.