Synonyms for

Appealed

Verb / ʌˈpi:ld / Another word for appealed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a serious or formal request, typically to the public or someone in authority

Synonyms & similar words

attract invoke appeal repel pleaded begged implored sought petitioned asked requested supplicated invoked beseeched importuned solicited entreated prayed adjured appeased

Synonyms by register

Formal

requested solicited petitioned pleaded

Informal

asked begged pleaded went to

Literary

implored beseeched conjured

Antonyms

rejected denied refused dismissed disliked repelled

Common collocations

  • appealed to the court
  • appealed to reason
  • appealed to the public
  • appealed for help
  • appealed to emotion
  • appealed against the decision
  • appealed to authority

Word family

noun appeal
verb appeal
adjective appealing

Usage note

The verb 'appeal' can be transitive (appeal a decision) or intransitive (appeal to someone). Be mindful of the preposition used depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. She appealed to the public for information about the missing dog.
  2. The lawyer appealed to the judge for a lighter sentence.
  3. I appealed to my parents to let me stay up late.
  4. The charity appealed for donations to help the homeless.
  5. The athlete appealed the referee's decision.

Quotes

  • I appeal from your customs. I must be myself. I cannot break myself any longer for you, or you.
  • The power of a written appeal is immense.
  • An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.

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