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Appeal vs Attent - What's the difference?

appeal | attent |


As a verb appeal

is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something).

As a noun appeal

is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

As an adjective attent is

(archaic) attentive, heedful; intent.

Fascinating vs Appeal - What's the difference?

fascinating | appeal |


As verbs the difference between fascinating and appeal

is that fascinating is while appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something).

As an adjective fascinating

is having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

As a noun appeal is

(legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Litigate vs Appeal - What's the difference?

litigate | appeal |


As verbs the difference between litigate and appeal

is that litigate is to go to law while appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something).

As a noun appeal is

(legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Appeal vs Inform - What's the difference?

appeal | inform |


As verbs the difference between appeal and inform

is that appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something) while inform is (archaic|transitive) to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

As a noun appeal

is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

As an adjective inform is

without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

Appeal vs Appeal - What's the difference?

appeal | appeal |


In transitive obsolete terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is to accuse (someone of something) while appeal is to accuse (someone of something).

In transitive legal chiefly us terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is to apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision while appeal is to apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision.

In transitive terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request while appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.

In intransitive terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is to be attractive while appeal is to be attractive.

In intransitive cricket terms the difference between appeal and appeal

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

In lang=en terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver while appeal is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

In cricket terms the difference between appeal and appeal

is that appeal is the act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not while appeal is the act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.

Sympathy vs Appeal - What's the difference?

sympathy | appeal |


As nouns the difference between sympathy and appeal

is that sympathy is a feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another; compassion while appeal is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

As a verb appeal is

to accuse (someone of something).

Appeal vs Indict - What's the difference?

appeal | indict |


In legal|lang=en terms the difference between appeal and indict

is that appeal is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver while indict is (legal) to make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

As verbs the difference between appeal and indict

is that appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something) while indict is to accuse of wrongdoing; charge.

As a noun appeal

is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Justify vs Appeal - What's the difference?

justify | appeal |


In transitive terms the difference between justify and appeal

is that justify is to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin while appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.

As a noun appeal is

(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Appeal vs Seek - What's the difference?

appeal | seek |


In transitive terms the difference between appeal and seek

is that appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request while seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

As verbs the difference between appeal and seek

is that appeal is to accuse (someone of something) while seek is to try to find, to look for, to search.

As a noun appeal

is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Appeal vs Peel - What's the difference?

appeal | peel |


In transitive terms the difference between appeal and peel

is that appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request while peel is to remove from the outer or top layer of.

In intransitive terms the difference between appeal and peel

is that appeal is to be attractive while peel is to move, separate (off or away.

As verbs the difference between appeal and peel

is that appeal is to accuse (someone of something) while peel is to remove the skin or outer covering of.

As nouns the difference between appeal and peel

is that appeal is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver while peel is the skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.

As a proper noun Peel is

a town on the Isle of Man.

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