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Definition appeal in American English

appeal verb

verb
/əˈpil/
1

to make an urgent request for people to give you something that you need such as help, money, or information

Example

They're appealing to local businesses for sponsorship money.

Example

The police have appealed for witnesses to the accident.

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1.1

to ask people to do something or to behave in a particular way, especially in a difficult situation

Example

She appealed to her former husband to return their baby son.

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2

if something appeals to you, you like it or want it

Example

The show's direct approach will appeal to children.

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Example

The magistrate has given Levinson 30 days to appeal his decision.

Example

Green's family say they will appeal the verdict.

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4

to try to get someone to do or accept something by making them think it is a sensible or fair thing to do

Example

Max appealed to her good sense to make her change her mind.

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Definition appeal in American English