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    Umapela (en. To appeal)

    oo-ma-pe-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Call or request a person or authority for help or justice.
    He appealed to the court to reverse the decision.
    Umapela siya sa hukuman upang baligtarin ang desisyon.
    Submit a formal request for reinstatement or change of a decision.
    He appealed to his teachers for more time on the test.
    Umapela siya sa kanyang mga guro para sa karagdagang oras sa pagsusulit.
    Give an argument or reason to encourage others to see something from your point of view.
    He appealed to lawmakers that one for the sake of the children's well-being.
    Umapela siya sa mga mambabatas na isa alang-alang ang kapakanan ng mga bata.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'appellare' meaning 'to call' or 'to seek help'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    appeal to a person
    Requesting help or support from someone.
    umapela sa tao
    appeal to the court
    To formally submit an appeal to a court.
    umapela sa korte

    Related Words

    appeal
    A formal submission requesting reconsideration of a decision.
    apela
    complaint
    An official statement of disagreement or objection.
    reklamo

    Slang Meanings

    to complain
    The students appealed the school's decision.
    Umapela ang mga estudyante sa desisyon ng paaralan.
    to file a case
    He appealed to the court regarding his fight.
    Umapela siya sa korte tungkol sa kanyang laban.
    to seek help
    He appealed to his friends for support.
    Umapela siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan para sa suporta.