Phrasal Verbs

appeal for

This page is about the phrasal verb appeal for

Meaning

to ask for something, usually in order to help deal with a crisis or an emergency

For example

  • appeal for sth The government is appealing for food and clothes for the flood victims, so please help out if you can.

  • appeal to sb for sth Why don't you appeal to rich businessmen for the money to buy medicine and equipment?

Nouns often used as objects with appeal for: help, aid, donations, volunteers, assistance, expertise

Quick Quiz

After the earthquake, the government appealed for emergency aid

a. from the victims

b. from rich countries

c. from poor people
a) from the victims b) from rich countries c) from poor people

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