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The correct spelling is appealing.
How to pronounce appealing
verb
IPA: /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
Say it like: App-eel-ing
The correct spelling is appealing. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc. For example: "I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."
Usage Examples
“I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.”
“That idea appeals to me.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
- 2.To call on (someone) for aid
- 3.(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.
- 4.To be attractive.
- 5.To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
noun
- 1.The act of making an appeal.
adjective
- 1.Having appeal; attractive.
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