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Appeal (Verb)

Challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

He appealed the judge's decision to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
The losing team appealed the referee's call in the final minute of the match.
She appealed the verdict, claiming that the trial was biased against her.
The lawyer informed the client they could appeal the guilty verdict to a higher court.
The family appealed the insurance company's denial of their claim.

Be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people".

Verbs of feeling.

The promise of adventure appeals to her sense of freedom and spontaneity.
The new restaurant's unique ambiance appeals to the younger crowd.
The opportunity to travel abroad appeals to many students.
The new policy's emphasis on sustainability appeals to environmentally conscious voters.
The idea of a relaxing weekend at the beach appeals to people looking to unwind.

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".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The family is planning to appeal the verdict as they believe it was unjust.
She is considering whether to appeal the decision to a higher court.
The defendant will appeal the sentence, hoping for a reduced term.
His lawyer advised him to appeal the judge's ruling after the jury returned the guilty verdict.
The company intends to appeal the judgment to protect its business interests.

Request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The villagers appeal to the government for assistance in rebuilding their homes after the storm.
She will appeal to the charity for financial help to support her family.
The refugees appeal to the international community for protection from persecution.
During the difficult times, he began to appeal to his friends for emotional support.
In her moment of desperation, she decided to appeal to God for strength and guidance.