Appeal Definition & Meaning
appeal
- noun
- earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
- attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; "his smile was part of his appeal to her"
- (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial; "their appeal was denied in the superior court"
- request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children"
- verb
- take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately"
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"
- be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people"
- challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict"
- cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law"
"Appeal" in song lyrics
See how appeal is used in real songs:
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"on the real the funk don't appeal"
Above the Law — V.S.O.P -
"Like, like you got sex appeal"
Afrika Bambaataa Zulu Nation Cosmic Force — Zulu Nation Throwdown -
"You would add sex appeal"
Akinyele f/ Christine McLean, Jessie Nunes — Take a Lick
Words that rhyme with appeal
Usage tips for "appeal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appeal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appeal to find words that pair well.