verb

appeal

Translation

to make a serious request, to be attractive, to take a case to a higher court

They are appealing for money to help.

The idea appealed to me.

He is appealing against his conviction.

((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) to make a serious request to (sb.) for (sth.) They are appealing to the public for donations.

((to sb.)) to be attractive or interesting to (sb.) The idea of living abroad appeals to me.

((against sth.)) to formally ask a higher court to change a decision She decided to appeal against the ruling.

Synonyms: plead, request, attract; Antonyms: repel, disgust

From Old French 'apeler' (to call upon), from Latin 'appellare' (to address, call upon).

Think of 'calling' for help, or an idea 'calling' to you. It's also a noun for a request or attraction.