Definitions
- Describing a strong and emotional request for help or support. - Referring to making a plea or an earnest request for understanding or assistance. - Talking about seeking sympathy, empathy, or compassion from others.
- Referring to politely asking for something or asking someone to do something. - Describing making a formal or official inquiry or solicitation for information or assistance. - Talking about seeking permission or approval for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve asking for something or seeking assistance.
- 2Both can be used to express a desire or need for something.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal situations.
- 4Both words imply a level of politeness and respect when making a request.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Appealed carries a stronger emotional tone, often involving desperation or urgency, while requested is more neutral and straightforward.
- 2Formality: Requested is generally more formal and appropriate for professional or official contexts, while appealed can be used in both formal and informal situations.
- 3Purpose: Appealed is used when seeking support, understanding, or compassion, while requested is used when asking for something specific or making a formal inquiry.
- 4Response: Appealed implies a hope for a positive response or outcome, while requested does not necessarily imply a desired outcome.
- 5Usage: Appealed is less common and used in more specific situations, while requested is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Appealed and requested are synonyms that both involve asking for something or seeking assistance. However, there are differences in their emotional tone, formality, purpose, and usage. Appealed carries a stronger emotional tone and is used when seeking support or understanding, while requested is more neutral and formal, used when making a specific request or inquiry.
