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- Dictionaryinterest/ˈɪntrɪst/
noun
- 1. the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: "she looked about her with interest" Similar Opposite
- 2. money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt: "the monthly rate of interest" Similar
verb
- 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone): "I thought the book might interest Eliot" Similar Opposite
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something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something: A union looks after the interests of its members. It's in his interests to keep careful records. In the interests of safety, please do not smoke. Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you). See also. vested interest. More examples
ˈin-tə-ˌrest, -ˌtrest; ˈin-tərst. Synonyms of interest. 1. a. : a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone : concern. b. : something or someone that arouses such attention. c. : a quality in a thing or person arousing interest. 2. : advantage, benefit. also : self-interest. 3. a.
interest. (ɪntrəst , -tərest ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense interests , present participle interesting , past tense, past participle interested. 1. variable noun. If you have an interest in something, you want to learn or hear more about it. There has been a lively interest in the elections in the last two weeks. [ + in]
to engage or excite the attention or curiosity of: Mystery stories interested him greatly. to concern (a person, nation, etc.) in something; involve: The fight for peace interests all nations. to cause to take a personal concern or share; induce to participate:
noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈɪntrəst/, /ˈɪntrest/ Idioms. wanting to know more. [uncountable, singular] the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something. Her research has generated interest around the world. The case has attracted the interest of the public and media.
Definitions of interest. noun. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. “an interest in music” synonyms: involvement. see more. noun. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) “they said nothing of great interest ” “primary colors can add interest to a room”
to attract your attention and make you feel interested; to make yourself give your attention to something. interest somebody Politics doesn't interest me. The museum has something to interest everyone, young and old. interest somebody/yourself in something She has always interested herself in charity work.
n. 1. a. A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something: an interest in sports. b. Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state: counts the theater among his interests. 2. often interests Regard for one's own benefit or advantage; self-interest: It is in your best interest to cooperate.
interest. noun. uk / ˈɪntrəst / us. interest noun (FEELING) Add to word list. B1. the feeling of wanting to give attention to something or discover more about it: Mark had an interest in the media and wanted to become a journalist. After a while he simply lost interest in (= stopped being interested) his studies.
Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. noun. interests. Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state. Counts the theater among his interests. American Heritage. A right or claim to something. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something, as a business, in which one participates or has a share. Webster's New World.
