interest
interest /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/
noun
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(
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A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(
involvement
, interest
)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
An interest in music
an interest in music
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()
A reason for wanting something done
(
sake
, interest
)
a reason for wanting something done
For your sake
for your sake
Died for the sake of his country
died for the sake of his country
In the interest of safety
in the interest of safety
In the common interest
in the common interest
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()
The power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
(
interestingness
, interest
)
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
They said nothing of great interest
they said nothing of great interest
Primary colors can add interest to a room
primary colors can add interest to a room
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()
A fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(
interest
)
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
How much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
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()
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
(
stake
, interest
)
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
They have interests all over the world
they have interests all over the world
A stake in the company's future
a stake in the company's future
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()
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
(
interest group
, interest
)
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
The iron interests stepped up production
the iron interests stepped up production
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()
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
(
pursuit
, pastime
, interest
)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Sailing is her favorite pastime
sailing is her favorite pastime
His main pastime is gambling
his main pastime is gambling
He counts reading among his interests
he counts reading among his interests
They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
verb
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()
Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
(
interest
)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
The captivating book captured her interest from the very first page.
The captivating book captured her interest from the very first page.
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()
Be on the mind of
(
worry
, interest
, occupy
, concern
)
be on the mind of
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
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()
Be of importance or consequence
(
interest
, matter to
)
be of importance or consequence
This matters to me!
This matters to me!
