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- DictionaryAp·peal/əˈpēl/
verb
- 1. make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public: "police are appealing for information about the incident"
- 2. apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court: "he said he would appeal against the conviction"
noun
- 1. a serious or urgent request, typically one made to the public: "his mother made an appeal for the return of the ring"
- 2. an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed: "he has 28 days in which to lodge an appeal"
appeal verb (REQUEST) C1 [ I ] to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help: They're appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region. The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.
Definitions of appeal. noun. earnest or urgent request. “an appeal for help” “an appeal to the public to keep calm” synonyms: entreaty, prayer. see more. noun. request for a sum of money. “an appeal to raise money for starving children” synonyms: collection, ingathering, solicitation. see more. verb.
appeal. verb. /əˈpiːl/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to make a deeply felt request, especially for something that is needed immediately. I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. appeal for something Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm).
Definition of appeal noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · 1. a request for relief, aid, etc. 2. the power to attract, please, stimulate, or interest. a dress with appeal. 3. an application or resort to another person or authority, esp a higher one, as for a decision or confirmation of a decision. 4. law.
to strongly request something, often publicly: The police have appealed for more information. They appealed to the commission to keep the hospital open. appeal verb [I] (ATTRACT) B2. to attract or interest someone: Cycling has never appealed to me. appeal verb [I] (FORMALLY ASK) to formally ask someone to change an official or legal decision:
Nov 18, 2023 · noun. an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea. a request or reference to some person or authority for a decision, corroboration, judgment, etc. Law. an application or proceeding for review by a higher tribunal.
