appeal
UK: əˈpiːl | US: əˈpiːl
n. 1. A formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be reconsidered.
n. 2. The quality of being attractive or interesting.
v. 1. To make a serious or urgent request.
v. 2. To be attractive or interesting.
The word "appeal" originates from Latin "appellare," meaning "to address, call upon." It combines "ad-" (toward) and "pellere" (to drive or push), reflecting the idea of "driving a request forward" to a higher authority. Over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional or aesthetic attraction, metaphorically "pulling" someone's interest.
The lawyer filed an appeal to overturn the court's decision.
The charity's campaign has wide appeal among young volunteers.
She decided to appeal for more funding to support the project.
The artwork's vibrant colors greatly appeal to children.
His speech appealed to the audience's sense of justice.