1. a serious request for help, support, or mercy
2. the quality of being attractive or interesting
3. a formal request to a higher court to review a lower court’s decision
Usage: legal

1. to make a serious request for help, support, or mercy
2. to be attractive or interesting to someone
3. to formally request that a higher court review a lower court’s decision
Usage: legal

Examples

• The charity made an appeal for donations after the disaster.
• The movie has broad appeal to audiences of all ages.
• The lawyer filed an appeal with the state supreme court.
• The mayor appealed to citizens to conserve water during the drought.
• This restaurant appeals to people who enjoy spicy food.
• The defendant decided to appeal the guilty verdict.
• Her calm manner has great appeal in stressful situations.
• They appealed for witnesses to come forward with information.