Appeal

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

to make a serious request; to be attractive or interesting; a formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be changed

Example Sentences

The charity made an appeal for donations.

The charity appealed to the public for donations.

Example Expressions

make an appeal

Synonyms

request, plea, petition, entreaty, attraction

Entry 1

request, plea, petition, entreaty

Entry 2

request, petition, attraction, plea, entreaty

Antonyms

rejection, refusal, denial, demand, order, repulsion

Entry 1

rejection, refusal, denial

Entry 2

demand, order, repulsion

Collocations

appeal for help, court appeal, emotional appeal, appeal to, appeal against, strong appeal

Entry 1

appeal for help, court appeal, emotional appeal

Entry 2

appeal to, appeal against, strong appeal, emotional appeal