appeal
appeal Lexical Profile
appeal Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A serious, urgent, or heartfelt request, typically one made to the public for aid, support, or sympathy.
"The charity launched an urgent appeal for donations to assist families affected by the flood."
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or engaging to people.
"Historical novels hold a timeless appeal for readers of all ages."
An application to a higher court or authority for a reversal or review of the decision of a lower court.
"The defense attorney announced plans to file an appeal against the verdict within thirty days."
• verb
To make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request to someone for support, mercy, or assistance.
"City officials appealed to residents to conserve water during the prolonged summer drought."
To be attractive, interesting, or pleasing to someone.
"The prospect of working remotely from a quiet coastal town appealed greatly to her."
To apply to a higher court for a reversal or modification of the decision of a lower court.
"The corporation decided to appeal the regulatory fine in federal court."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English appelen, borrowed from Old French apeler ('to call upon, accuse'), from Latin appellare ('to address, entreat, appeal to'), a frequentative form of appellere ('to drive to'), from ad- ('to') and pellere ('to drive, push').
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