Appeal

Pronunciation: /əˈpiːl/

Appeal (noun)

  1. a strong request for something important, like help or money.
  2. a process of asking a higher court to change a decision made by a lower court.
  3. a quality that makes something or someone interesting or attractive.

Examples

  • The charity made an appeal for donations.
  • He issued an appeal to the community for support.

Common collocations: make an appeal, urgent appeal, file an appeal, appeal process, have appeal

Appeal (verb)

  1. to make a serious request for something important, like help or support.
  2. to ask a higher court to change a decision made by a lower court.

Examples

  • They appealed to the public for assistance.
  • She appealed for calm during the crisis.

Synonyms of Appeal

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Appeal

  • — When an appeal is denied.
  • — When an appeal is not considered.