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appealing

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

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

  • To call on (someone) for aid

    "I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."

  • (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.

  • To be attractive.

    "That idea appeals to me."

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

  • To accuse (someone of something).

  • To summon; to challenge.

  • To invoke (used with to).

noun

Meaning

  • The act of making an appeal.

adjective

Meaning

  • Having appeal; attractive.