Appeal
noun
A request to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
David's lawyer filed an appeal against the verdict.
Often appears as...
- file an appeal
- lose an appeal
noun
A plea or request for help or support.
They made a public appeal for information about the crime.
Often appears as...
- public appeal
- international appeal
noun
Attraction or interest.
The appeal of city life is the vibrant culture and multitude of leisure activities.
Often appears as...
- have appeal
- lose appeal
verb
Ask for help or support.
The charity is appealing for donations to help those affected by the flood.
Often appears as...
- appeal to someone
- appeal for aid
verb
Apply to a higher court for a reversal of a decision.
They decided to appeal the judgement.
Often appears as...
- appeal a decision
- appeal a conviction
verb
Generally attractive or interesting.
The idea of a holiday appeals to everyone in the family.
Often appears as...
- appeal to someone
- appeal to one's interests
noun
A request to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
David's lawyer filed an appeal against the verdict.
Often appears as...
- file an appeal
- lose an appeal
noun
A plea or request for help or support.
They made a public appeal for information about the crime.
Often appears as...
- public appeal
- international appeal
noun
Attraction or interest.
The appeal of city life is the vibrant culture and multitude of leisure activities.
Often appears as...
- have appeal
- lose appeal
verb
Ask for help or support.
The charity is appealing for donations to help those affected by the flood.
Often appears as...
- appeal to someone
- appeal for aid
verb
Apply to a higher court for a reversal of a decision.
They decided to appeal the judgement.
Often appears as...
- appeal a decision
- appeal a conviction
verb
Generally attractive or interesting.
The idea of a holiday appeals to everyone in the family.
Often appears as...
- appeal to someone
- appeal to one's interests
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Court Hierarchy
Use 'appeal' when discussing seeking judgment from a higher legal authority.
After losing the case, the defendant chose to appeal.
Pro Tip 2/2Legal Process
'Appeal' is a formal term, specifically used in legal contexts.
The appeal process can be lengthy and complex.
Pro Tip 1/2Court Hierarchy
Use 'appeal' when discussing seeking judgment from a higher legal authority.
After losing the case, the defendant chose to appeal.
Pro Tip 2/2Legal Process
'Appeal' is a formal term, specifically used in legal contexts.
The appeal process can be lengthy and complex.
Pro Tip 1/2Court Hierarchy
Use 'appeal' when discussing seeking judgment from a higher legal authority.
After losing the case, the defendant chose to appeal.
Pro Tip 2/2Legal Process
'Appeal' is a formal term, specifically used in legal contexts.
The appeal process can be lengthy and complex.
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How to create a great...
brand names don't don't describe they stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the
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What makes muscles grow?...
But what if the door is made of solid iron? At this point, your arm muscles alone won't be able to generate enough tension to pull it open, so your brain appeals to other muscles for help. You plant your feet, tighten your belly, and tense your back, generating enough force to yank it open.
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The Art of Shaping a...
then from a design perspective are you respecting the visual boundaries of design are you creating something that's going to be beautiful are the lines beautiful is the form beautiful is the balance what it needs to be for that tree to be visually appealing
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What "Orwellian" really...
The words you see and hear in everyday advertising have been crafted to appeal to you and affect your behavior, as have the soundbites and talking points of political campaigns which rarely present the most nuanced perspective on the issues.
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How to use rhetoric to...
And finally, pathos appeals to emotion, and in our age of mass media, it's often the most effective mode. Pathos is neither inherently good nor bad, but it may be irrational and unpredictable. It can just as easily rally people for peace
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Elon Musk: The future...
which I think is kind of what you've said you'd love to do? I think it's important to have a future that is inspiring and appealing. I just think there have to be reasons that you get up in the morning and you want to live.
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5 tips to improve your...
might explain why some policies that don't seem valid to you appeal to others. This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help you make more informed decisions.
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I don't want children --...
appealing to dozens of ob-gyns over many years, only to be turned down so many times, often with such blatant disrespect that they just gave up.
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James A. White Sr.: The...
I want to appeal to Americans. I want to appeal to their humanity, to their dignity, to their civic pride and ownership
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Corpse Flower Stinks of...
it's a scent that might not appeal to every animal
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How to create a great...
brand names don't don't describe they stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
But what if the door is made of solid iron? At this point, your arm muscles alone won't be able to generate enough tension to pull it open, so your brain appeals to other muscles for help. You plant your feet, tighten your belly, and tense your back, generating enough force to yank it open.
Video examples
The Art of Shaping a...
then from a design perspective are you respecting the visual boundaries of design are you creating something that's going to be beautiful are the lines beautiful is the form beautiful is the balance what it needs to be for that tree to be visually appealing
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
The words you see and hear in everyday advertising have been crafted to appeal to you and affect your behavior, as have the soundbites and talking points of political campaigns which rarely present the most nuanced perspective on the issues.
Video examples
How to use rhetoric to...
And finally, pathos appeals to emotion, and in our age of mass media, it's often the most effective mode. Pathos is neither inherently good nor bad, but it may be irrational and unpredictable. It can just as easily rally people for peace
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
which I think is kind of what you've said you'd love to do? I think it's important to have a future that is inspiring and appealing. I just think there have to be reasons that you get up in the morning and you want to live.
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
might explain why some policies that don't seem valid to you appeal to others. This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help you make more informed decisions.
Video examples
I don't want children --...
appealing to dozens of ob-gyns over many years, only to be turned down so many times, often with such blatant disrespect that they just gave up.
Video examples
James A. White Sr.: The...
I want to appeal to Americans. I want to appeal to their humanity, to their dignity, to their civic pride and ownership
Video examples
Corpse Flower Stinks of...
it's a scent that might not appeal to every animal
Example 1 of 10
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FKA twigs
British Musician
I'm appealing to people who want something different, but the world, on the whole, doesn't really embrace different things. Not on the whole.
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Finn Cole
Coming-of-age stories are always appealing, especially as a young man who's still trying to figure out this complicated world.
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Estelle
British Musician
I think the one group I am trying to appeal to is the world. That would be big enough.
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Joseph Rotblat
Polish Physicist
I appeal to my fellow scientists to remember their responsibility to humanity.
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Ali Wong
American Actress
The life of a true, traditional stand-up is really unappealing for women.
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Marc Platt
American Producer
Watching familiar characters take unexpected turns is very appealing.
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Seth MacFarlane
American Cartoonist
There are things about the single lifestyle that are very appealing.
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Christie Hefner
American Businesswoman
The power of Playboy is its appeal around the world.
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James Hal Cone
American Theologian
Truth knows no color; it appeals to intelligence.
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Hannah Gadsby
Australian Comedian
Stories appeal to humanity.
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FKA twigs
British Musician
I'm appealing to people who want something different, but the world, on the whole, doesn't really embrace different things. Not on the whole.
Quote examples
Finn Cole
Coming-of-age stories are always appealing, especially as a young man who's still trying to figure out this complicated world.
Quote examples
Estelle
British Musician
I think the one group I am trying to appeal to is the world. That would be big enough.
Quote examples
Joseph Rotblat
Polish Physicist
I appeal to my fellow scientists to remember their responsibility to humanity.
Quote examples
Ali Wong
American Actress
The life of a true, traditional stand-up is really unappealing for women.
Quote examples
Marc Platt
American Producer
Watching familiar characters take unexpected turns is very appealing.
Quote examples
Seth MacFarlane
American Cartoonist
There are things about the single lifestyle that are very appealing.
Quote examples
Christie Hefner
American Businesswoman
The power of Playboy is its appeal around the world.
Quote examples
James Hal Cone
American Theologian
Truth knows no color; it appeals to intelligence.
Quote examples
Hannah Gadsby
Australian Comedian
Stories appeal to humanity.
Example 1 of 10
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