appeal
/əˈpiːl/US /ʌˈpi.əl/appeal
NOUNDefinition of appeal
An appeal is a strong or official request.
Example: In an emotional appeal, Sevan asked the two groups to stop the fighting.
An appeal is a request for an earlier decision to be changed, especially in law.
istinafExample: Her application was refused, her appeal was rejected, and when she failed to leave, she was arrested.
If something has appeal, people have good feelings about it, like it, or want it.
Example: It was a type of game that had universal appeal to male and female.
If you appeal for something, you ask for it, often strongly or officially.
istinafExample: The people appealed for help as huge fires advanced towards their homes.
If you appeal a decision, you ask for it to be changed, especially in law.
istinafExample: The defense notified the State Supreme Court that it would appeal the conviction.
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EXAMPLESExamples of appeal
In an emotional appeal, Sevan asked the two groups to stop the fighting.
Example sentenceBut as the problems in Iraq deepen, America may appeal directly to Iran for help.
Example sentenceHer application was refused, her appeal was rejected, and when she failed to leave, she was arrested.
Example sentenceThat decision was overturned on appeal.
Example sentenceIt was a type of game that had universal appeal to male and female.
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