<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.</li><li>a request or reference to some person or authority for a decision, corroboration, judgment, etc.</li><li>an application or proceeding for review by a higher tribunal.</li><li>(in a legislative body or assembly) a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling by a presiding officer.</li><li>a formal charge or accusation.</li><li>the power or ability to attract, interest, amuse, or stimulate the mind or emotions: The game has lost its appeal.</li><li>a summons or challenge.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to ask for aid, support, mercy, sympathy, or the like; make an earnest entreaty: The college appealed to its alumni for funds.</li><li>to apply for review of a case or particular issue to a higher tribunal.</li><li>to have need of or ask for proof, a decision, corroboration, etc.</li><li>to be especially attractive, pleasing, interesting, or enjoyable: The red hat appeals to me.</li></ul>