Background for appealed

appealed

/əˈpiːld/

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To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

Examples :

"After losing the chess match, Maria appealed to the tournament director, claiming her opponent had made an illegal move. "

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To call on (someone) for aid

Examples :

"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."

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(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.

Examples :

"After losing the spelling bee at school, Sarah appealed the judge's decision, hoping a higher authority would review the rules and reconsider her word. "

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To be attractive.

Examples :

"That idea appeals to me."

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To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".

Examples :

"The bowler appealed loudly, shouting "Howzat!" after the batsman edged the ball to the wicketkeeper. "

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To accuse (someone of something).

Examples :

"The teacher appealed to the students to tell her who cheated on the test. "

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To summon; to challenge.

Examples :

"The lawyer appealed the court's decision, hoping for a new trial. "

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To invoke (used with to).

Examples :

"The student appealed to the teacher for extra time on the exam. "

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