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appealing

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
verb
  1. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

  2. To call on (someone) for aid

    "I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."

  3. (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
  1. The act of making an appeal.

adjective
  1. Having appeal; attractive.

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