appeal
Middle English, from Old French 'appel', from Latin 'appellare' meaning 'to call upon'
NOUN
(1)
[/əˈpiːl/en-US]
訴え
literal
/
要請
formal
/
懇願
formal
/
概念の呼びかけ
untranslatable
(This phrase attempts to capture the appeal's broader conceptual meaning, which does not have a direct single-word equivalent in JAPANESE.)
Antonyms
indifference
A serious and urgent request for something, often public help or support. It can also refer to an attractive or interesting quality that makes someone or something desirable.
| plural |
|---|
| appeals |
- The charity launched an urgent appeal for donations after the earthquake. — The organization made a strong request for financial help.
- His parents made a desperate appeal to the kidnappers for their son's safe return. — His parents earnestly begged the abductors for their child to be released unharmed.
- The movie has a wide appeal among teenagers. — The film is attractive or popular with many young people.
- The unique architecture gives the building a distinct appeal. — The special design makes the building uniquely attractive.
VERB
(1)
[/əˈpiːl/en-US]
訴える
literal
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懇願する
formal
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呼びかける
informal
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概念的に申し出る
untranslatable
(This phrase reflects a broader conceptual appeal that is not encapsulated by a single verb in JAPANESE.)
To make a serious and urgent request for something, often public support or help. It can also mean to be attractive or interesting to someone. In a legal context, it means to ask a higher court to review and reverse a decision made by a lower court.
regular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| appealed | appealing |
- The government appealed to the public for calm. — The government asked the citizens to remain peaceful.
- His lawyer decided to appeal the verdict. — His legal representative chose to challenge the court's decision in a higher court.
- The idea of a quiet life in the countryside appeals to me. — The thought of living peacefully in a rural area is attractive to me.
- She appealed to his sense of justice. — She tried to persuade him by referring to his feeling of fairness.