Appelleren
Example: De nieuwe campagne appelleert aan de jongere generatie.
Definition
"Appelleren" means to make an urgent or earnest request or appeal to someone, often invoking emotions or sense of duty, as in trying to persuade or motivate them. For example, in the phrase 'De nieuwe campagne appelleert aan de jongere generatie,' it refers to appealing to the younger generation.
Etymology
The word "appelleren" comes from the French verb 'appeler,' meaning 'to call.' It entered Dutch through legal and formal language, originally meaning to call upon or appeal to a higher authority. Did you know? Over time, it evolved to mean appealing emotionally or rhetorically in everyday contexts.
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"Appelleren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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