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appeal

The word “appeal” has 2 syllables: ap-peal

It's pronounced as /əˈpiːl/

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In the thesaurus, “appeal” has 86 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for appeal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for appeal

Antonyms for appeal

Meanings of appeal

  • noun
    1. An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review.
    2. The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected.
    3. The right of appeal.
    4. An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public.
    5. An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.
    6. A summons to answer to a charge.
    7. A call to a person or an authority for help, proof or a decision; entreaty.
    8. Resort to physical means; recourse.
    9. Power to attract or interest.
    10. A call to or use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.
  • verb
    1. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
    2. To call on (someone) for aid.
    3. (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.
    4. To be attractive.
    5. To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
    6. To accuse (someone of something).
    7. To summon; to challenge.
    8. To invoke (used with to).

Example Sentences

  • The charity made an appeal for donations to help the victims.
  • His speech had a strong emotional appeal to the audience.
  • The company’s new product is designed to appeal to young consumers.
  • They decided to appeal the court’s unfair decision.
  • The singer’s voice continues to appeal to fans around the world.

On this page you'll find 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to appeal, such as: absolve, accuse, acquit, adjuration, advocate, agreeableness, allure.

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