noun
plural -peals
[noncount] :a quality that causes people to like someone or something
[count] a serious request for help, support, etc.
an attempt to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person's feelings, attitudes, etc. - + to
an organized effort to raise money
a process in which a decision is studied and accepted or rejected by a higher court or by someone in authority [count]
verb
-peals; -pealed; -pealing
[no obj] :to be liked by someone :to be pleasing or attractive to someone
[no obj]
to ask for something (such as help or support) in a serious way
to try to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person's feelings, attitudes, etc. - + to
to make a formal request for a higher court or for someone in authority to review and change a decision [no obj]