appeal
/əˈpiːl/
ap · peal
/ə · ˈpiːl/
English Definition
v./n. request earnestly, attract
Significado en Español
apelación, atractivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiếu nại, hấp dẫn
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Example Sentence
He appealed for help.
他呼吁帮助。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(strengthen)+peal(call)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “appeal”.
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A
indifference
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B
obstacle
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C
entreaty
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D
dismissal
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C — entreaty.
“appeal” means v./n. request earnestly, attract
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The charity director will ______ for donations at the fundraising event.
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A
appeal
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B
refuse
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C
demand
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D
apologize
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A — appeal.
“appeal” means v./n. request earnestly, attract
Common questions about “appeal”
What does “appeal” mean?
appeal — v./n. request earnestly, attract. In Chinese: 呼吁，上诉.
How do you pronounce “appeal”?
appeal is pronounced /əˈpiːl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · peal.
How do you use “appeal” in a sentence?
He appealed for help. (他呼吁帮助。)
What are synonyms for “appeal”?
request, plead — all close in meaning to appeal (v./n. request earnestly, attract).
Is “appeal” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. appeal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “appeal”?
ap(strengthen)+peal(call)
