verb🔗Shareapeló, recurrióTo call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc."After losing the chess match, Maria appealed to the tournament director, claiming her opponent had made an illegal move. "Después de perder la partida de ajedrez, María apeló al director del torneo, alegando que su oponente había hecho un movimiento ilegal.lawpoliticsgovernmentcommunicationrightactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareapeló, pidió ayudaTo call on (someone) for aid"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."Apelo a todos ustedes para que ayuden a los huérfanos.aidactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar(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."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. "Después de perder el concurso de ortografía en la escuela, Sarah apeló la decisión del juez, esperando que una autoridad superior revisara las reglas y reconsiderara su palabra.governmentlawpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtraer, gustarTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."Esa idea me atrae.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar al árbitro para una decisiónTo ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat"."The bowler appealed loudly, shouting "Howzat!" after the batsman edged the ball to the wicketkeeper. "El lanzador apeló en voz alta, gritando "¡Howzat!" después de que el bateador rozara la pelota hacia el wicketkeeper.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcusarTo accuse (someone of something)."The teacher appealed to the students to tell her who cheated on the test. "El profesor acusó a los estudiantes de decirle quién hizo trampa en el examen.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareapeló, desafióTo summon; to challenge."The lawyer appealed the court's decision, hoping for a new trial. "El abogado apeló la decisión del tribunal, esperando un nuevo juicio.lawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar aTo invoke (used with to)."The student appealed to the teacher for extra time on the exam. "El estudiante apeló al profesor para obtener más tiempo en el examen.lawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading