📢appeal

verb, noun
/əˈpiːl/

Meaning

to make a serious request; to be attractive or interesting; a formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be changed
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example Sentences

The charity appealed to the public for donations.

The charity made an appeal for donations.

Example Expressions

make an appeal

Synonyms

request, petition, attraction, plea, entreaty
Entry 1
request, petition, attraction, plea, entreaty
Entry 2
request, plea, petition, entreaty

Antonyms

demand, order, repulsion, rejection, refusal, denial
Entry 1
demand, order, repulsion
Entry 2
rejection, refusal, denial

Collocations

appeal to, appeal against, strong appeal, emotional appeal, appeal for help, court appeal
Entry 1
appeal to, appeal against, strong appeal, emotional appeal
Entry 2
appeal for help, court appeal, emotional appeal

More Example Sentences

My claim has been rejected, and I would like to know the reason and file an appeal.

My work permit application has been rejected, and I would like to know the appeal process.

Related Vocabularies

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

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