APPEALING
/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
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Definition
/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
verb
- To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
- To call on (someone) for aid“I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.”
- (informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.
- To be attractive.“That idea appeals to me.”
- To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
noun
- The act of making an appeal.
adjective
- Having appeal; attractive.
Source: Wiktionary
