Appeal has two quite distinct definition and it seems that both could fit in my sentence.

• 1 : to arouse a sympathetic response an idea that appeals to him
• 2 : to make an earnest request

Am I wrong to think that both meanings are possible?

The verb appeal has two quite distinct definitions and it seems that both could fit in my sentence.

1 : to arouse a sympathetic response
an idea that appeals to him

2 : to make an earnest request
We appealed to them for help.

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Am I wrong to think that both meanings are possible in:

John appealed to Mary to be brave.