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Definition appeal in British English

appeal verb

verb
/əˈpiːl/
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

Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
1.1

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

Example

As the crisis grew worse, local community leaders appealed for unity.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
2

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

Example

The show's direct approach will appeal to children.

Synonyms and related words
catch on boom come in
Example

Green's family say they will appeal against the verdict.

Example

The Board refused to grant them leave to appeal.

Example

The parties can appeal the decision within 14 days.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
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.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
Definition appeal in British English