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appeal

Definition

  • noun: a quality that causes people to like someone or something
  • noun: a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
  • verb: to be liked by someone
  • verb: to charge with a crime
  • + 'to'
  • synonyms: accuse

Examples

  • Her conviction was thrown out 'on appeal'. [=a higher court decided that she should not have been convicted]

  • ('baseball') The runner was called out at home plate but the manager 'appealed' the umpire's decision.

  • The movie has great 'appeal' to/for adults as well as children. [=adults and children like the movie]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Of course, you can choose the whip. And you will always be able to tell me when to stop. But I would prefer to decide that for myself. You are right. The idea appeals. (INHALES) (MEN GRUNTING) (ROPES CREAKING) VIKING: Hand me two of those! Keep them coming. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8