appeal - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

ppeal

Third Person

appeals

Present Participle

appealing

Past Tense

appealed

Past Participle

appealed

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.

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.

Synonyms:

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.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

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:

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.