appeal

• Sustantivo que denota una petición o llamamiento formal en busca de ayuda, apoyo o clemencia; también la cualidad de resultar atractivo o interesante.

A noun referring to a request or call for support, help, or sympathy; also, the quality of being attractive or interesting.

1. AttractivenessB1formal

   The quality of being attractive or interesting to people.

   Atractivo

   • The idea has a lot of appeal to young voters.
   • The beach resort has great appeal for families.
   • She has a natural appeal that draws people to her.

   Sinónimosallureattractionattractivenesscharmdrawenchantmentfascinationglamourinterestmagnetismpull

   Antónimosoffensivenessrepulsivenessunattractiveness

2. Legal appealB2formallegal

   A formal request to a higher court to change a previous decision.

   recurso de apelación

   • The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict.
   • The appeal was heard by the Supreme Court.
   • Her appeal was successful, and she was acquitted.

3. Urgent requestB2formal

   A sincere request for help or support.

   Súplica

   • The charity made an appeal for donations after the disaster.
   • The president issued an appeal for national unity.
   • They launched an appeal to find missing volunteers.

   Sinónimoscryentreatypetitionpleaprayerrequestsupplication

   Antónimoscommanddemanddenialrefusal

• Verbo que denota recurrir a un tribunal superior para revisar una decisión, o hacer una petición seria de ayuda o apoyo; también puede significar atraer el interés o agradar a alguien.

A verb used to request a higher court to reconsider a decision, or to make a serious request for help or support.

1. Attract or interestB1formal

   To be attractive or interesting to someone.

   atraer, resultar atractivo

   • This book appeals to young readers.
   • The idea of traveling appeals to me greatly.
   • Classic cars appeal to collectors worldwide.

   Sinónimosallureattractcaptivatecharmengagefascinateinterest

   Antónimosboredisgustoffendrepel

2. Make a requestB2formal

   To make a serious or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.

   hacer un llamamiento

   • She appealed to the judge for mercy.
   • The charity appeals for donations to help refugees.
   • He appealed to the public for information about the crime.

   Sinónimosaskbeseechentreatimplorepetitionrequestsue

3. Challenge a decisionC1formallegal

   To formally request a higher court to change a previous decision.

   Apelar una decisión

   • The defendant appealed against the guilty verdict.
   • They appealed the decision to a higher authority.
   • The company appealed the fine imposed by regulators.

   Sinónimoschallengecontestdisputepetition