appealed

verb

1. 1

   To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

2. 2

   To call on (someone) for aid

   “I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.”

3. 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. 4

   To be attractive.

   “That idea appeals to me.”

5. 5

   To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".

6. 6

   To accuse (someone of something).

7. 7

   To summon; to challenge.

8. 8

   To invoke (used with to).