Meaning & use
appeal
To make a serious or urgent request, especially for help, or to formally ask for a decision to be reviewed.
See it in a sentence
The charity appealed to the public for donations after the earthquake.
The company appealed the court's ruling to a higher court.
A note on using this word
Appeal is also a common noun meaning the quality of being attractive or interesting, as in 'the car has timeless appeal.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or pleasing.
The vintage car has a timeless appeal that many newer models lack.
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