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Default Is it vague?
She appealed to him.

meaning:
1. She made a serious and urgent request to him for something.
2. He was attracted to her.

Would it cause any confusion? Thanks. :)
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The wider context would almost certainly make it clearer, but there is a potential ambiguity.
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