1. made an earnest request for help, support, or mercy
Usage: past tense of appeal
2. formally requested that a higher court review a legal decision
Usage: past tense of appeal; legal
3. attracted or interested someone
Usage: past tense of appeal

Examples

• The charity appealed to the public for donations.
• She appealed to his sense of fairness.
• The defendant appealed the court’s decision.
• They appealed the ruling to a higher court.
• The colorful advertisement appealed to children.
• The idea of traveling appealed to her greatly.
• He appealed for calm during the crisis.