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Appeal

noun

/əˈpiːl/

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

The charity made an appeal for donations.

The charity appealed to the public for donations.

make an appeal

request, plea, petition, entreaty, attraction

Entry 1

request, plea, petition, entreaty

Entry 2

request, petition, attraction, plea, entreaty

rejection, refusal, denial, demand, order, repulsion

Entry 1

rejection, refusal, denial

Entry 2

demand, order, repulsion

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

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility