Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Appeal.
How to pronounce appeal:
AU
US
Appeal - as a noun
Earnest or urgent request
Example: "An entreaty to stop the fighting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entreaty11prayer11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
asking11request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
Example: "His smile was part of his appeal to her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appealingness18charm12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attractiveness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
Example: "Their appeal was denied in the superior court"
Request for a sum of money
Example: "An appeal to raise money for starving children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collection14ingathering16solicitation14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
petition10postulation13request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Appeal - as a verb
Take a court case to a higher court for review
Example: "He was found guilty but appealed immediately"
Request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
Example: "Appeal to somebody for help"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invoke13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be attractive to
Example: "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attract9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Challenge (a decision)
Example: "She appealed the verdict"
Cite as an authority; resort to
Example: "He invoked the law that would save him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invoke13Example Sentences
"The lawyer made a strong appeal for his client's innocence."
"The movie's romantic plot has a wide appeal to audiences of all ages."
"The charity campaign aims to raise money for a good cause through its appeal."
"The artist's unique style of painting has gained international appeal."
"The politician's speech was filled with emotional appeal to win over voters."
Word Game Points
Is APPEAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appeal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPEAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is APPEAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appeal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPEAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is APPEAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appeal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPEAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
