appeal

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appeal
əˈpiːl Listen
Meanings
verb
  • make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
    E.g. police are appealing for information about the incident
  • apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
    E.g. he said he would appeal against the conviction
  • be attractive or interesting.
    E.g. the range of topics will appeal to youngsters
noun
  • a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
    E.g. his mother made an appeal for the return of the ring
  • an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed.
    E.g. he has 28 days in which to lodge an appeal
  • a request for donations to support a charity or cause.
    E.g. a public appeal to raise £120,000
  • the quality of being attractive or interesting.
    E.g. the popular appeal of football

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