Synonyms for Appeal (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (earnest or urgent request):
entreaty, prayer, prayer
WordNet sense 2 (request for a sum of money):
collection, solicitation, ingathering
WordNet sense 3 (attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates):
charm, appealingness
WordNet sense 4 (be attractive to):
attract
WordNet sense 5 (cite as an authority; resort to):
invoke
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