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to appeal
01
to ask for something, such as money, help, etc. in a serious manner
Transitive: to appeal for sth
Ditransitive: to appeal to sb for sth | to appeal to sb to do sth
Example
They appealed to the government for funding.
The student appealed to the professor for an extension on the deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances.
02
to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court
Transitive: to appeal an order or verdict
Example
The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.
The prosecution appealed the judge's decision to suppress key evidence in the case.
03
to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration
Transitive: to appeal to sb
Example
His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities.
The art exhibition appealed to art enthusiasts with its diverse range of styles and themes.
04
to attempt to persuade someone to do something by saying to them that it is reasonable or fair
Transitive: to appeal to sth
Example
The politician appealed to voters' sense of patriotism during the campaign speech.
The charity organization appealed to donors' generosity by highlighting the plight of starving children.
05
to make a formal request to change a decision that has been made by an authority such as a judge
Intransitive
Example
The defendant decided to appeal after the trial court's ruling was unfavorable.
The plaintiff plans to appeal following the district court's dismissal of the case.
Appeal
01
a request for people to do something or act in a particular way
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
The government issued an appeal for calm.
02
a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision
Example
The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict.
The court denied his appeal due to lack of evidence.
03
the attraction and allure that makes one interesting
Example
The movie 's appeal lies in its powerful storyline.
Her charm and kindness add to her appeal.
04
an act of persuasion by saying that something is reasonable or fair to do
05
request for a sum of money
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