appeal
noun
an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.
appealed
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past participleof appeal.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof appeal.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
appealnounan earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.
Example Sentences
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Critically, whatever decision they make can be further appealed up to the Supreme Court—yet again.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A Ventura County Superior Court judge ruled for the city, but the citizens’ group appealed the decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Derby Telegraph reported, external Randall appealed against his dismissal, which was overturned, but he was given a final warning.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Division of Elections kicked the teacher off the ballot but got overruled by a state judge after he appealed, arguing he met the qualifications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
When Mandela acted out at practice, Luma appealed to Beatrice as well.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
