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- pronunciation:
pil
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an earnest request for help.
The famous actor made an appeal for money to fight cancer.- synonyms:
- plea
- similar words:
- prayer, request
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| definition 2: |
the ability to attract interest and attention.
He shops at that store because of its great appeal.- synonyms:
- attraction, attractiveness, charm
- similar words:
- allure, interest, magnetism
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| definition 3: |
a request that a higher court hear a case. An appeal is made after one has lost a case in a lower court.
- similar words:
- petition, plea, request, suit
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| related words: |
glamour |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
appeals, appealing, appealed |
| definition 1: |
to make an earnest request.
The mayor appealed to the people for their support.- synonyms:
- plead
- similar words:
- ask, beg, beseech, pray, request, sue
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| definition 2: |
to attract or inspire interest.
Going to bed early during the summer does not appeal to me.These serious movies appeal to my parents but not to me.- synonyms:
- draw, engage, interest
- similar words:
- allure, charm, fascinate, tempt
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| definition 3: |
to request a review of to a higher court.
The lawyer appealed the case all the way to the Supreme Court.- similar words:
- petition, plead, sue
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| related words: |
apply, look, pray, turn, wish |
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