appeal
gb/əpˈil/ us/əpˈil/
B1
Engels
~ 2000
fellebbez, megfellebbez, vonzerő, segítséget kér, felhív, fellebbezés, vonz, tetszik
WERKWOORD
B2
1
fellebbez
B2
megfellebbez
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to appeal [decision/verdict]
The company plans to appeal the court's ruling.
A cég fellebbezni készül a bíróság döntése ellen.
She decided to appeal the decision to the higher committee.
Úgy döntött, hogy a felsőbb bizottsághoz fellebbez a döntés ellen.
They will appeal the conviction next month.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I want to appeal the decision.
Fellebbezni szeretnék a döntés ellen.
He will appeal the court ruling.
Fellebbezni fog a bírósági döntés ellen.
They appeal the fine.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appeal' with 'apply', but 'appeal' is about changing an existing decision, not asking for something new.
Betekenis
Formally ask to change a decision
Woordcombinaties
appeal a decision
|appeal a verdict
|appeal a ruling
|appeal a conviction
Synoniemen
challenge (More general; can be less formal than 'appeal'.)
Antoniemen
accept (Means to agree with or not contest the decision.)
Thema's
law
|justice
|government
Definitie
To ask an authority to change a decision.
To make a formal request to a higher authority to change or reverse a decision.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
vonzerő
B2
The new design has great appeal for younger customers.
Az új dizájnnak nagy a vonzereje a fiatalabb vásárlók körében.
Her natural charm is part of her appeal.
Természetes bája is része a vonzerejének.
The movie's appeal lies in its humor.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The park has great appeal.
A parknak nagy a vonzereje.
His smile has much appeal.
Nagyon megnyerő a mosolya.
The book lost its appeal.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'appeal' (noun) with 'appearance', but 'appeal' is about attraction, not just looks.
Betekenis
Attractive or interesting quality
Woordcombinaties
widespread appeal
|emotional appeal
|mass appeal
|broad appeal
Synoniemen
attractiveness (Focuses more on physical beauty; 'appeal' can be broader.)
Antoniemen
repulsion (The quality of being unpleasant or unattractive.)
Thema's
emotions
|arts
|marketing
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A quality that makes people like something or someone.
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or pleasing.
WERKWOORD
B1
3
felhív
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to appeal for [help/support/donations]
The mayor appealed for calm after the protest.
A polgármester a tüntetés után nyugalomra szólított fel.
They appealed for donations to help the victims.
Adományokat kértek az áldozatok megsegítésére.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We appeal for help.
Segítséget kérünk.
They appeal for food.
Élelmet kérnek.
She appeals for peace.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
Ask seriously for help or support
Woordcombinaties
appeal for help
|appeal for calm
|appeal for donations
Synoniemen
plead ('Plead' can sound more emotional or desperate.)
Antoniemen
demand (A forceful request without politeness or persuasion.)
Thema's
charity
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definitie
To ask people in a serious way to help you.
To make an earnest or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
4
fellebbezés
B2
The lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the verdict.
Az ügyvéd közvetlenül az ítélet után fellebbezést nyújtott be.
His appeal was denied by the court.
A bíróság elutasította a fellebbezését.
They lodged an appeal against the tax ruling.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He made an appeal to the court.
Fellebbezést nyújtott be a bírósághoz.
The appeal was denied.
A fellebbezést elutasították.
She will file an appeal.
Betekenis
Formal request to change decision
Woordcombinaties
file an appeal
|lodge an appeal
|deny an appeal
Synoniemen
petition ('Petition' can be broader and less legal-specific.)
Antoniemen
acceptance (Agreeing with a decision without challenging it.)
Thema's
law
|justice
Definitie
An official request to change a decision.
A formal request made to a higher authority to review and possibly change a decision.
WERKWOORD
B1
5
Gebruikspatroon:
to appeal to [someone]
The idea of living abroad appeals to me.
Vonz a külföldön élés gondolata.
This style of music appeals mainly to teenagers.
Ez a zenei stílus főleg a tizenéveseket vonzza.
The product appeals to environmentally conscious buyers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
That movie appeals to me.
Tetszik nekem az a film.
The game appeals to kids.
A játék tetszik a gyerekeknek.
This car appeals to many people.
Betekenis
Be attractive or interesting to someone
Woordcombinaties
appeal to customers
|appeal to children
|appeal to voters
Synoniemen
attract ('Attract' focuses more on drawing attention; 'appeal' implies suitability or charm.)
Antoniemen
repel (To cause dislike or avoidance.)
Thema's
emotions
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To make someone like or enjoy something.
To be pleasing, interesting, or attractive to someone.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
appeal
IPA
GB/əpˈil/
US/əpˈil/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ap - peal (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: appeal
- Plural: appeal, appeals
Verb
- Base: appeal
- 3rd Person Singular: appeals
- Present Participle: appealing
- Past: appealed
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.