appeal — to make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpiːl/
Korean meaning: 호소하다, 간청하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-필 (강세: 필)
Example Sentences
- The cat's big eyes appealed to everyone, but its appetite didn't appeal to my wallet!
- My mom's cooking has universal appeal - even aliens would probably ask for seconds.
- The environmental group appealed to citizens to reduce plastic waste.
appeal
VERB//əˈpiːl//
to make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
To make a serious or emotional request
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A true appeal makes people feel
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Origin
From Old French 'appeler' meaning 'to call to,' derived from Latin 'appellare' (ad- 'to' + pellare 'to drive or push'). The word entered English through Norman French in the 12th century.
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“The cat's big eyes appealed to everyone, but its appetite didn't appeal to my wallet!”
“My mom's cooking has universal appeal - even aliens would probably ask for seconds.”
“The environmental group appealed to citizens to reduce plastic waste.”
“The lawyer decided to appeal the verdict to a higher court.”
“The vintage design of the car appeals to collectors worldwide.”
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