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US/əˈpiːl/
UK/əˈpiːl/
to make a strong public request; to attract or interest someone; to ask a higher court to change a decision
In context
The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The idea of working from a beach in Bali really appeals to me.
His lawyers plan to appeal against the court's decision.
Words that go with appeal
verb + preposition
- appeal toThe new menu is designed to appeal to younger customers.
- appeal forThe charity is appealing for donations after the floods.
- appeal againstShe decided to appeal against the fine.
- appeal for calmCommunity leaders appealed for calm after the clashes.
verb + noun
- appeal the decisionThe club says it will appeal the decision.
verb + adverb
- appeal directlyThe president appealed directly to voters in a video message.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This job really appeals me.Correct: This job really appeals to me.