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According to WordNet, the verb "appeal" has 5 sense(s).

200755447 request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble".

201807882 be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people".

202497824 challenge (a decision); "She appealed the verdict".

202497586 take a court case to a higher court for review; "He was found guilty but appealed immediately".

201024864 cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law".


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