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ap·peal

appeal

 
 
pronunciation:
pil
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition: the ability to get interest and attention.
That toy has great appeal for young children.
synonyms:
attractiveness
similar words:
interest
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: appeals, appealing, appealed
definition 1: to seem interesting or attractive to someone.
Chocolate appeals to many people.
synonyms:
interest
similar words:
fascinate, tempt
definition 2: to request that a higher court change the decision of a lower court.
The lawyer appealed the case to the Supreme Court.