appeals
|a-peals|
/əˈpiːlz/
(appeal)
attractive
Etymology
'appeal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appellāre', where the element 'ad-' meant 'to' and the root related to calling or addressing.
'appeal' passed into Old French as 'apeler' (to call upon) and into Middle English as 'appellen', eventually becoming the modern English word 'appeal'.
Initially it meant 'to address or call upon (someone)', and over time it evolved into senses including 'make a formal request', 'ask a higher court to review a decision', and 'be attractive to someone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'appeal' meaning formal requests to a higher court to review and change a lower court's decision.
The defendant filed several appeals after the verdict.
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Noun 2
requests made to the public for help, money, information, etc.; fundraising or urgent requests.
The charity launched appeals for disaster relief.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'appeal': to make a serious or urgent request.
The mayor appeals to residents to conserve water during the drought.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'appeal': to be attractive or interesting to someone.
That style appeals to younger buyers.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 21:33