Appeal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
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- Enamor
- Catch
- Enchant
- Bewitch
- Fascinate
- Trance
- Captivate
- Charm
- Entrance
- Capture
- Beckon
- Becharm
- Beguile
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Meaning 2
Cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.