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appealing
/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.
noun
The act of making an appeal.
adjective
Having appeal; attractive.
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