verb🔗ShareApelarTo 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. "El estudiante apeló al profesor para que reconsiderara la calificación reprobatoria, con la esperanza de reivindicar su arduo trabajo.lawpoliticsgovernmentrightcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar, suplicarTo 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.aiddemandcommunicationChat 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."The student appealed the decision to the principal, hoping the higher authority would reconsider the suspension. "El estudiante apeló la decisión al director, esperando que la autoridad superior reconsiderara la suspensión.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer atractivo, gustarTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."Esa idea me gusta.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelarTo 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?" "El bateador golpeó la pelota con fuerza y el fildeador la atrapó. El bateador apeló, diciendo: "¿Cómo es eso?"sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcusarTo accuse (someone of something)."The teacher appealed the student of cheating on the exam. "El profesor acusó al estudiante de hacer trampa en el examen.lawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar, impugnarTo summon; to challenge."The teacher appealed to the students to work harder on their upcoming project. "El profesor apeló a los estudiantes para que se esforzaran más en su próximo proyecto.lawcommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApelar aTo invoke (used with to)."The lawyer is appealing to the judge for a lighter sentence. "El abogado está apelando al juez para una sentencia más leve.lawcommunicationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApelaciónThe act of making an appeal."The student's appealing to the teacher for an extension on the project was polite and well-reasoned. "La apelación del estudiante al profesor para una extensión del proyecto fue cortés y bien razonada.actiondemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAtractivo, cautivadorHaving appeal; attractive."The idea of a day off from work is always appealing. "La idea de un día libre del trabajo siempre es atractiva.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
