appeal
gb/əpˈil/ us/əpˈil/
B1
영어
~ 2000
의미
의미 0개
동사
B2
action
1
Formally ask to change a decision
To ask an authority to change a decision.
사용 패턴：
to appeal [decision/verdict]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'appeal' with 'apply', but 'appeal' is about changing an existing decision, not asking for something new.
유의어
challenge (More general; can be less formal than 'appeal'.)
반의어
accept (Means to agree with or not contest the decision.)
연어
appeal a decision
|appeal a verdict
|appeal a ruling
|appeal a conviction
주제
law
|justice
|government
예문
- The company plans to appeal the court's ruling.
- She decided to appeal the decision to the higher committee.
- They will appeal the conviction next month.
학습자용 예문
- I want to appeal the decision.
- He will appeal the court ruling.
- They appeal the fine.
명사
B1
property
2
Attractive or interesting quality
A quality that makes people like something or someone.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'appeal' (noun) with 'appearance', but 'appeal' is about attraction, not just looks.
유의어
attractiveness (Focuses more on physical beauty; 'appeal' can be broader.)
반의어
repulsion (The quality of being unpleasant or unattractive.)
연어
widespread appeal
|emotional appeal
|mass appeal
|broad appeal
주제
emotions
|arts
|marketing
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The new design has great appeal for younger customers.
- Her natural charm is part of her appeal.
- The movie's appeal lies in its humor.
학습자용 예문
- The park has great appeal.
- His smile has much appeal.
- The book lost its appeal.
동사
B1
action
3
Ask seriously for help or support
To ask people in a serious way to help you.
사용 패턴：
to appeal for [help/support/donations]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes mix up 'appeal for' and 'apply for'; the first is about asking urgently, the second is about requesting something formally like a job.
유의어
plead ('Plead' can sound more emotional or desperate.)
반의어
demand (A forceful request without politeness or persuasion.)
연어
appeal for help
|appeal for calm
|appeal for donations
주제
charity
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
예문
- The mayor appealed for calm after the protest.
- They appealed for donations to help the victims.
- He appealed for witnesses to come forward.
학습자용 예문
- We appeal for help.
- They appeal for food.
- She appeals for peace.
명사
B2
action
4
Formal request to change decision
An official request to change a decision.
유의어
petition ('Petition' can be broader and less legal-specific.)
반의어
acceptance (Agreeing with a decision without challenging it.)
연어
file an appeal
|lodge an appeal
|deny an appeal
주제
law
|justice
예문
- The lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the verdict.
- His appeal was denied by the court.
- They lodged an appeal against the tax ruling.
학습자용 예문
- He made an appeal to the court.
- The appeal was denied.
- She will file an appeal.
동사
B1
state
5
Be attractive or interesting to someone
To make someone like or enjoy something.
사용 패턴：
to appeal to [someone]
유의어
attract ('Attract' focuses more on drawing attention; 'appeal' implies suitability or charm.)
반의어
repel (To cause dislike or avoidance.)
연어
appeal to customers
|appeal to children
|appeal to voters
주제
emotions
|arts
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The idea of living abroad appeals to me.
- This style of music appeals mainly to teenagers.
- The product appeals to environmentally conscious buyers.
학습자용 예문
- That movie appeals to me.
- The game appeals to kids.
- This car appeals to many people.
문법
기본형
appeal
IPA
GB/əpˈil/
US/əpˈil/
음절 및 강세
ap - peal （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
활용형
Noun
- Base: appeal
- Plural: appeal, appeals
Verb
- Base: appeal
- 3rd Person Singular: appeals
- Present Participle: appealing
- Past: appealed
관련 단어
표현
appeal for mercy
1/əpˈil fɚ mˈɚsi/
fixed phrase
Urgently ask for kindness over punishment
To beg someone in power not to punish you harshly.
예문
- The prisoner appealed for mercy before sentencing.
- They appealed for mercy, hoping for a lighter punishment.
file an appeal
1/fˈaɪl ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Submit formal request for review of decision
To officially ask a higher court or authority to change a decision.
예문
- His lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the trial.
- They plan to file an appeal against the tax increase.
have mass appeal
1/hˈæv mˈæs əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Attractive to many people at once
To be liked by a very large number of people.
예문
- The singer's music has mass appeal across generations.
- This product has mass appeal due to its simplicity.
make an appeal
1/mˈeɪk ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Issue a formal or urgent request
To ask people in an official or serious way for help or support.
예문
- The charity made an appeal for more volunteers.
- She made an appeal for calm after the incident.
appeal to authority
1/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use authority as argument support
To say something is true because an important person says it is true.
예문
- He tried to win the debate by appealing to authority instead of giving evidence.
- Appealing to authority is not always a strong argument.
appeal to authority
2/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use expert opinion as evidence
To support your opinion by saying that an expert agrees with you.
예문
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.