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VocabJLPT N3

to appeal

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to call out to
2. to hail
3. to appeal (e.g. to the public)

To call out to someone or to make an appeal to a group of people, often to encourage action or raise awareness. It is commonly used in public announcements, campaigns, or situations where someone is trying to get attention.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're just going to make another empty appeal, aren't you?

Sentence 2

First, we'll call on all on-site staff to confirm safety.

Sentence 3

Seriously, no matter how many times I call out to you, you never answer!

Sentence 4

I think I'm always just calling out "hang in there" to myself.

Sentence 5

That night, I softly called out to a distant star.