All Definitions for Appeal
Below are all the dictionary definitions of appeal:
1A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof
2An entreaty, an invocation.
3A power to attract or interest.
4To call upon someone for a favour, help, etc.
5The act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.
6To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights
7To entreat, to invoke.
8To be attractive.
9(intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
10(transitive, originally US) To apply to a superior court or judge to review and overturn (a decision or order by an inferior court or judge).
11A person's legal right to apply to court for such a review.
12An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
13The legal document or form by which such an application is made
14Also, the court case in which the application is argued.
15A resort to some physical means
16A recourse.
17A call to, or the use of, a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.
18Of a fielding side
19To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that?" or "Howzat?".
20To have recourse or resort to some physical means.
21(historical) An accusation or charge against someone for wrongdoing (especially treason).
22(historical) A process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offence against the public
23An accusation.
24(historical) At common law, an accusation made against a felon by one of their accomplices (called an approver).
25(transitive, historical) To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).
26(transitive, historical) Of a private person: to instituted legal proceedings (against another private person) for some heinous crime, demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered.
27(transitive, historical) Of the accomplice of a felon: to make an accusation at common law against (the felon).
28To summon (someone) to defend their honour in a duel, or their innocence in a trial by combat
29To challenge.
30A summons to defend one's honour in a duel, or one's innocence in a trial by combat
31A challenge.
About rhymes for appeal
Finding the right rhyme for appeal helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof", appeal has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Zeal is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Puerile works well in formal or poetic contexts. Genteel is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for appeal, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.