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appealing

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/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ English

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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“I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.”
  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.“That idea appeals to me.”

noun

  1. The act of making an appeal.

adjective

  1. Having appeal; attractive.

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