All Definitions for Appeals
Below are all the dictionary definitions of appeals:
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 synonyms for appeals
Finding the right synonym for appeals helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof", appeals has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for appeals, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.