verbπShareTo call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc."The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "lawpoliticsgovernmentrightcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call on (someone) for aid"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."aiddemandcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."The student appealed the decision to the principal, hoping the higher authority would reconsider the suspension. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat"."The batter hit the ball hard, and the fielder caught it. The batsman appealed, saying, "How's that?" "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accuse (someone of something)."The teacher appealed the student of cheating on the exam. "lawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo summon; to challenge."The teacher appealed to the students to work harder on their upcoming project. "lawcommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invoke (used with to)."The lawyer is appealing to the judge for a lighter sentence. "lawcommunicationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of making an appeal."The student's appealing to the teacher for an extension on the project was polite and well-reasoned. "actiondemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving appeal; attractive."The idea of a day off from work is always appealing. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading