In law, to apply to a higher court or judge for a decision or order by a lower court or judge: Mr. Hathaway decided to appeal because he was not happy at all with the judge's ruling.
2. To request for help or protection; plea: The volunteers appealed to the government for financial help for the very poor people in their town.
3. To be attractive; to attract: Audrey's personality appealed to everyone who knew her and she was very popular among the other students.