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ppeal
Third Person
appeals
Present Participle
appealing
Past Tense
appealed
Past Participle
appealed
1
to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court
transitive
- The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.
- The prosecution appealed the judge's decision to suppress key evidence in the case.
- The tenant's lawyer advised them to appeal the eviction order issued by the housing court.
- After careful consideration, the company's legal team decided to appeal the injunction issued by the district court.
- The defendant decided to appeal the verdict of the lower court in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome.
2
to ask for something, such as money, help, etc. in a serious manner
transitive
- They appealed to the government for funding.
- The student appealed to the professor for an extension on the deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances.
- The environmental activists appealed to the government to implement stricter regulations to protect endangered species.
- In times of crisis, citizens may appeal to their government for assistance and protection.
- The charity organization appealed for donations to support those affected by the natural disaster.
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3
to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration
transitive
- His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities.
- The art exhibition appealed to art enthusiasts with its diverse range of styles and themes.
- The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions.
- The restaurant's menu appealed to foodies with its innovative dishes and use of local ingredients.
- The music festival appealed to music lovers with its lineup of popular artists and variety of genres.
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4
to attempt to persuade someone to do something by saying to them that it is reasonable or fair
transitive
- The politician appealed to voters' sense of patriotism during the campaign speech.
- The charity organization appealed to donors' generosity by highlighting the plight of starving children.
- The coach appealed to the team's competitive spirit by reminding them of their goal to win the championship.
- The parent appealed to their child's sense of fairness by explaining why it's important to share with others.
- The mentor appealed to the mentee's ambition by encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
Synonyms:
5
to make a formal request to change a decision that has been made by an authority such as a judge
- The defendant decided to appeal after the trial court's ruling was unfavorable.
- The plaintiff plans to appeal following the district court's dismissal of the case.
- She appealed to the appellate court after the circuit court's decision was unfavorable.
- The plaintiff decided to appeal when the trial court ruled against their motion for summary judgment.
- The petitioner intends to appeal to a higher court to challenge the constitutionality of the statute.