Synonyms for Appeal
Definition of 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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "appeal"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like attract, charm, collection can replace "appeal" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "appeal" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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