appeal
noun/verb B2
Plain meaning
to ask for support, help, or a new decision; also, attractiveness
Exam-register meaning
a request to reconsider a legal/administrative decision or a persuasive quality of an idea
In context
naturalThe college rejected his appeal for extra time.
examThe policy may appeal to urban voters because it promises lower transport costs.
Common collocations
appeal against a decisionmake an appealbroad appeal
Watch out
Use “appeal to people” for attraction, but “appeal against a decision” in legal contexts.
Word family
appeal (noun/verb)appealing (adjective)