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- [uh-peel]
- /əˈpil/
- /əˈpiːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-peel]
- /əˈpil/
Definitions of appeal word
- verb appeal If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them. 3
- countable noun appeal An appeal is a serious and urgent request. 3
- countable noun appeal An appeal is an attempt to raise money for a charity or for a good cause. 3
- verb appeal If you appeal to someone in authority against a decision, you formally ask them to change it. In British English, you appeal against something. In American English, you appeal something. 3
- variable noun appeal An appeal is a formal request for a decision to be changed. 3
- verb appeal If something appeals to you, you find it attractive or interesting. 3
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Origin of appeal
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (v.) Middle English a(p)pelen < Anglo-French, Old French a(p)peler < Latin appellāre to speak to, address, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + -pellāre, iterative stem of pellere to push, beat against; (noun) Middle English ap(p)el < Anglo-French, Old French apel, noun derivative of ap(p)eler
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Parts of speech for Appeal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appeal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
appeal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appeal
noun appeal
- claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
- bid — A bid for something or a bid to do something is an attempt to obtain it or do it.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- overture — an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.
verb appeal
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- sue — to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages.
- pray — to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
Antonyms for appeal
noun appeal
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- reply — followup
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disclaimer — a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
verb appeal
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disclaim — to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown: disclaiming all participation.
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