appeal (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /əˈpiːl/
Definition
A formal request to a court or other authority to change a decision that you think is wrong.
Examples
She filed an appeal against the dismissal of her case.
The defendant has the right to appeal the verdict.
His appeal was ultimately unsuccessful.
How to Use appeal
- appeal to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To be attractive or interesting to a particular person or group. — "The bright colours appeal to small children."
- appeal against a decision (prepositional phrase)
- To formally ask a higher authority to change a decision made by a lower authority. — "She decided to appeal against the rejection of her visa application."
- appeal for something (prepositional phrase)
- To make a serious or urgent request for something. — "The Red Cross made an appeal for blood donations."
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