appeal

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈpiːl/
/əˈpiːl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.

2 Definition

The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.

3 Definition

The right of appeal.

4 Definition

An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public.

5 Definition

An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

6 Definition

A summons to answer to a charge.

7 Definition

A call to a person or an authority for help, proof or a decision; entreaty.

Example Sentences
  • He made an appeal for volunteers to help at the festival.
8 Definition

Resort to physical means; recourse.

9 Definition

Power to attract or interest.

10 Definition

A call to or use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

2 Definition

To call on (someone) for aid

Example Sentences
  • I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.
3 Definition

(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.

4 Definition

To be attractive.

Example Sentences
  • That idea appeals to me.
5 Definition

To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".

6 Definition

To accuse (someone of something).

7 Definition

To summon; to challenge.

8 Definition

To invoke (used with to).